Open AccessPectoralis Major and Anterior Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Subscapularis Tears
Author(s) -
Marion Burnier,
Thibault Lafosse
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/s12178-020-09674-4
Subject(s) - medicine , tears , surgery , pectoralis major muscle , sports medicine , tendon transfer , latissimus dorsi muscle , tendon , physical therapy
Irreparable subscapularis tears represent a challenging entity, especially when they occur in younger patients with high functional demands. Tendon transfers are one of the options considered for surgical management for this pathology. The purpose of this article is to review the surgical technique and outcome of the two most common tendon transfers considered for irreparable subscapularis tears: pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi.