ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2024
Irreparable Subscapularis Tears: Current Tendon Transfer Options.
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- Morphological Analysis of the Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Insertion: Implications for Optimizing Tendon Transfer Surgeries in Rotator Cuff Repair.Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) · 2026Article
- Clinical outcomes of modified Kessler tension-reducing suturing combined with double-row repair for Patte II-III rotator cuff tears.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Technical Guide and Tips to Arthroscopic Trans-scapular Transfer of Lower Trapezius for Irreparable Subscapularis Tears.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Clinical outcomes of full arthroscopic combined latissimus dorsi and teres major transfers for irreparable subscapularis tears.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 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
- Comparison of clinical outcomes of anterior combined latissimus dorsi and teres major tendon transfer for anterior superior irreparable rotator cuff tear between young and elderly patients.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2024Article
- Pectoralis Major Transfer For Anterior Recurrent Dislocation of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewIrreparable subscapularis tears, especially in younger patients with higher functional demands, present a challenging entity. Pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi tendon transfers are commonly considered for surgical management of this pathology, yet no consensus exists regarding the superior option. The purpose of this article is to review the most current tendon transfer techniques for irreparable subscapularis tears. RECENT
findingsFor decades, transfer of the pectoralis major has been considered the gold standard technique for irreparable subscapularis tears. This transfer was found to reduce pain and improve functional outcome scores, yet range of motion and force of internal rotation were not maintained in long-term follow-up studies. The latissimus dorsi tendon transfer for the same indications has demonstrated biomechanical superiority in recent cadaveric studies with promising short-term results clinically. Both pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi tendon transfers improve outcomes of patients with irreparable subscapularis tears. Future comparative studies are still needed to determine superiority amongst techniques.
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