Open AccessSurgical Management of Massive Irreparable Cuff Tears: Superior Capsular Reconstruction
Author(s) -
Matthew P. Noyes,
Georges Haidamous,
Nicholas E Spittle,
Robert U. Hartzler,
Patrick J. Denard
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1935-973X
pISSN - 1935-9748
DOI - 10.1007/s12178-020-09669-1
Subject(s) - rotator cuff , medicine , tears , surgery , orthopedic surgery , biomechanics , rotator cuff injury , joint stability , fixation (population genetics) , anatomy , population , alternative medicine , environmental health , pathology
Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) is a surgical procedure that has been developed to provide an alternative for joint preservation in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. The purpose of this review is to assess the improvements in biomechanical properties and functional outcomes of this novel procedure.