ArticleArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2023
Outcomes of arthroscopic-assisted middle trapezius tendon transfer for isolated irreparable supraspinatus tendon tears: minimum 2-year follow-up.
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- Clinical Outcomes of Staged Bilateral Middle Trapezius Transfer for Irreparable Supraspinatus Tendon Tears: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- What Is the Optimal Graft and Transfer Location in Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Posterosuperior Massive Rotator Cuff Tears? A Cadaveric Biomechanical Simulation Study.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Dual Transfer, Latissimus Dorsi Transfer Combined with Middle Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Posterosuperior Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Without Arthritic Change.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Dual Reconstruction, Combined Anterior Latissimus Dorsi with Teres Major and Middle Trapezius Tendon Transfer, Reduces Anterior Superior Humeral Subluxation: Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Evaluating tendon transfers in irreparable rotator cuff tears: A systematic review of clinical outcomes and failure rates.Shoulder & elbow · 2025Article
- Efficacy of latissimus dorsi and teres major tendon transfer in anterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears and posterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Dual reconstruction, combined anterior latissimus dorsi with teres major and posterior lower trapezius tendon transfer, for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a case report.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2024Article
- Arthroscopic-Assisted Middle Trapezius Transfer Using an Achilles Tendon Allograft in Treatment of Isolated Supraspinatus Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears in Lateral Decubitus Position.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- Combined Lower Trapezius and Middle Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Posterior Superior Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionMiddle trapezius tendon (MTT) transfer has been proposed as a feasible option for managing isolated irreparable supraspinatus tears (IISTTs). However, no clinical study has been attempted. This study aimed to evaluate clinical and radiologic outcomes of arthroscopic-assisted MTT transfer in patients with IISTTs.
methodsThis retrospective study included patients who underwent arthroscopic-assisted MTT transfer using fascia lata autograft for IISTTs. Clinical outcomes, including pain visual analog scale (VAS), Constant, American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder scores and active range of motion (aROM), were assessed. Radiographic analyses included the acromiohumeral distance (AHD), Hamada grade, and transferred tendon integrity at the final follow-up.
resultsTwenty-two patients (mean age: 63.3 ± 6.8 [51‒74] years; mean follow-up period: 28.9 ± 4.9 [24‒44] months) met the study criteria. The mean VAS, Constant, ASES, and UCLA scores improved postoperatively at the final follow-up (p < 0.001). The mean aROMs for forward flexion and abduction were significantly increased postoperatively. No significant changes of AHD (p = 0.105) and Hamada grade (p = 0.815) were observed postoperatively. One patient had a re-tear of the transferred tendon at the footprint site at the final follow-up.
conclusionIn this minimum 2-year follow-up study of the novel aMTT transfer using fascia lata autograft, we found significant improvement in pain relief, clinical scores, and active forward flexion and abduction. Additionally, no significant progression of cuff tear arthropathy was observed at the final follow-up. Therefore, aMTT transfer could be a promising treatment option for patients with IISTTs. However, further multicenter and long-term trials are needed to verify its effectiveness. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Retrospective case series, level IV.
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