Long Head Biceps Tendon—Natural Patch for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Abstract Despite the development in shoulder surgery, massive irreparable rotator cuff tears still remain challenging for orthopaedic surgeons. Many surgical methods are addressed to this kind of pathology, but each of them has its own limitations. We decided to fuse the ideas of superior capsular r...

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Published inArthroscopy techniques (Amsterdam) Vol. 7; no. 5; pp. e473 - e478
Main Authors Hermanowicz, Krzysztof, M.D, Góralczyk, Adrian, Malinowski, Konrad, M.D, Jancewicz, Piotr, M.D, Domżalski, Marcin E., M.D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier 01.05.2018
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Orthopedics
Technical Note
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Summary:Abstract Despite the development in shoulder surgery, massive irreparable rotator cuff tears still remain challenging for orthopaedic surgeons. Many surgical methods are addressed to this kind of pathology, but each of them has its own limitations. We decided to fuse the ideas of superior capsular reconstruction, “GraftJacket” technique, and partial rotator cuff repair. In this way, the technique using the long head biceps tendon simultaneously as a vascularized bridge between rotator cuff remnants and greater tubercle and as a depressor for the humeral head was created. This Technical Note describes the technique.
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ISSN:2212-6287
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DOI:10.1016/j.eats.2017.11.008