Outcome of Arthroscopically Assisted Lower Trapezius Transfer to Reconstruct Massive Irreparable Posterior-Superior Rotator Cuff Tears

Reasonable outcomes has been reported with indirect open lower trapezius transfer extended with an Achilles tendon allograft to reconstruct irreparable posterior-superior rotator cuff tears. Techniques have been developed to perform this procedure arthroscopically. However, the outcome of arthroscopically assisted lower trapezius transfer is largely unknown. The purpose of this study is to report the outcome of arthroscopically assisted lower trapezius transfer to reconstruct irreparable posterior-superior rotator cuff tear.
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research