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Irreparable Subscapularis Tears: Current Tendon Transfer Options
Purpose of ReviewIrreparable subscapularis tears, especially in younger patients with higher functional demands, present a challenging entity....
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Surgical Management of Massive Irreparable Cuff Tears/Management of Rotator Cuff Disease: Interpositional Graft for Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears
Purpose of ReviewIncreasingly, massive irreparable rotator cuff tears present a treatment challenge due to their high re-tear rates. The reparability...
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Subacromial Balloon Spacer for the Massive Irreparable Cuff Tear
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of the review is to provide an updated overview of a relatively novel but controversial surgical device (InSpace...
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Lower Trapezius Transfer for Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears
Purpose of ReviewFunctionally irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears (FIRCT) represent a substantial source of morbidity for many patients....
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Tuberoplasty reduces resistance force in dynamic shoulder abduction for irreparable rotator cuff tears: a cadaveric biomechanical study
BackgroundArthroscopic tuberoplasty is an optional technique for managing irreparable rotator cuff tears. However, there is a lack of studies...
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Surgical Management of Massive Irreparable Cuff Tears: Superior Capsule Reconstruction and Rotator Cable Reconstruction
Purpose of ReviewMassive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs) present treatment challenges. Recently, superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) and...
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Superior capsular reconstruction using hybrid graft for irreparable massive rotator cuff tear
PurposeTo evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) using hybrid grafts composed of...
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Volumetric Analysis of Subacromial Space After Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
PurposeSubacromial volume measurement on magnetic resonance images is relatively new. It has been shown that decreased subacromial volume increases...
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Definition of irreparable rotator cuff tear: a sco** review of prospective surgical therapeutic trials to evaluate current practice
BackgroundThe definition of irreparable rotator cuff tear (IRCT) is controversial. This sco** review provides definitions used to describe IRCT in...
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Pectoralis major and pectoralis minor transfer for irreparable subscapularis tendon tears
ObjectiveIrreparable rotator cuff injuries in young patients with moderate to high levels of physical activity remain a challenging pathology for...
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Joint-preserving treatment for global irreparable rotator cuff tears: combined anterior Latissimus dorsi and Teres major tendon transfer
IntroductionTreating global irreparable rotator cuff tears (GIRCTs) that involve both antero-and postero-superior cuff tendon tears could be a...
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Treatment Options for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Purpose of ReviewMassive irreparable rotator cuff tears present a significant challenge to the orthopedic surgeon. No single treatment, particularly...
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Superior capsule reconstruction, partial cuff repair, graft interposition, arthroscopic debridement or balloon spacers for large and massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundMultiple non-arthroplasty surgical techniques are described for the management of large and massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. There...
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Joint-preserving surgical treatment options for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tear
Treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tears in young active patients is challenging. A variety of therapeutic options are available. Only a few...
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Clinical effectiveness of supraspinatus tendon reconstruction using autogenous fascia latas for irreparable posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears: study protocol for a randomized, controlled clinical trial
BackgroundSupraspinatus tendon reconstruction (STR) was recently introduced as a new treatment option for irreparable posterosuperior massive rotator...
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Nonarthroplasty options for massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears have improvement in range of motion and patient-reported outcomes at short-term follow-up: a systematic review
PurposeTo compare various nonarthroplasty treatment options for massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears, including allograft bridging/augmentation,...
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A retrospective comparative study of surgical outcomes following femoral fascia patching and iliotibial ligament bony patching for primary irreparable rotator cuff tears in a geriatric population
IntroductionWe performed two surgical techniques for primary irreparable rotator cuff tears: a patch technique using the femoral fascia as a graft (F...
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Increased latissimus dorsi and teres major muscle volume after anterior transfer for irreparable anterior superior rotator cuff tear: correlation with improved internal rotation strength
IntroductionWhile the well-established correlation between increased muscle volume and enhanced muscle strength is widely recognized, there have been...
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Clinical effect of arthroscopic long head of biceps transfer and tenodesis on irreparable rotator cuff tear
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of arthroscopic long head of biceps transfer and tenodesis for on irreparable rotator cuff tear.
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Allograft-enhanced latissimus dorsi transfer is better than the conventional technique for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears. A retrospective matched cohort
PurposeLatissimus dorsi tendon (LDT) transfer (LDTT) to the greater tuberosity to treat irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears (RCTs) in...
