ReviewEFORT open reviews2023
Treatment options for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a review of arthroscopic surgical options.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- Clinical and functional outcomes of subacromial spacer implantation and superior capsular reconstruction for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of BMAC-PRP augmentation on repair of large rotator cuff tears: a clinical evaluation among different age groups.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Two-Year Follow-up of a Group-Sequential, Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of a Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears of the Shoulder (START:REACTS).The American journal of sports medicine · 2025Trial
- Analgesic efficacy and clinical role of peripheral nerve blocks in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.EFORT open reviews · 2026Article
- Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Augmentation in Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Offers Good Clinical Results and Pain Relief With a Low Failure Rate.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
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- The subacromial balloon spacer: Adhering to indications and clinical outcomes.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2025Article
- Combined Biceps Anterior Cable Reconstruction and Biological Tuberoplasty for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Using a Composite Collagen Matrix-Achilles Tendon Allograft.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Biceps tendon augmentation in arthroscopic partial repair of irreparable massive rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES international · 2025Article
- Outcome of Anterior Latissimus Dorsi with Teres Major and Posterior Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Global Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Arthroscopy-Assisted Transosseous Lower Trapezius Transfer With Peroneus Longus Autograft Using a Reusable Transosseous Repair System for Massive Irreparable Cuff Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Which muscle is the external rotation compensator after superior capsular reconstruction?JSES international · 2025Article
- Which treatment strategy for irreparable rotator cuff tears is most cost-effective? A Markov model-based cost-utility analysis comparing superior capsular reconstruction, lower trapezius tendon transfer, subacromial balloon spacer implantation and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- A match-pair analysis of single row vs transosseous equivalent double row in massive posterosuperior rotator cuff tears in patients > 70 years old.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
- Arthroscopic-Assisted Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer With Fascia Lata Autograft for Irreparable Posterior-Superior Rotator Cuff Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- Biologic augmentation of rotator cuff repair with microfragmented autologous subacromial bursal tissue enveloped in a patch of compressed autologous long head of biceps tendon tissue: theJSES international · 2024Article
- [Early effectiveness of arthroscopic superior fulcrum reconstruction in treatment of irreparable massive rotator cuff tear].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2023Article
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9 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
While functional reconstruction of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears remains a challenge, current techniques aimed at recentering and preventing superior migration of the humeral head allow for clinical and biomechanical improvements in shoulder pain and function. Recentering of the glenohumeral joint reduces the moment arm and helps the deltoid to recruit more fibers, which compensates for insufficient rotator cuff function and reduces joint pressure. In the past, the concept of a superior capsular reconstruction with a patch secured by suture anchors has been used. However, several innovative arthroscopic treatment options have also been developed. The purpose of this article is to present an overview of new strategies and surgical techniques and if existing present initial clinical results. Techniques that will be covered include rerouting the long head of the biceps tendon, utilization of the biceps tendon as an autograft to reconstruct the superior capsule, utilization of a semitendinosus tendon allograft to reconstruct the superior capsule, superior capsular reconstruction with dermal allografts, and subacromial spacers.
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