Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

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Partial Tear of Upper Portion of Subscapularis

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  • Kim Dong-Hui (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim Kug-Jin (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seonam University) ;
  • Moon Young-Lae (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chosun University)
  • 김동휘 (조선대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 김국진 (서남대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 문영래 (조선대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실)
  • Published : 2005.06.01
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Abstract

An isolated tear of the subscapularis is uncommon, and there are a few literatures regarding the treatment of this problem. But, the incidence has increased with development of the arthroscopic techniques. An all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a challenging procedure that can be effectively performed for treatment of subscapularis tendon tears. Often, tears of the subscapularis tendon do not involve entire tendon, and retraction of the torn edge is within to 2 cm of its attachment site. Occasionally, the entire tendon is torn and retracted medially to the glenoid. This article outlines the examination, preoperative planning and details the steps necessary to perform this procedure on upper third of subscapularis tears.

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