Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (대한견·주관절의학회)
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The best options in superior capsular reconstruction

  • Kim, Dong Hyun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Jung, Young Soo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Rock (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Yoon, Jong Pil (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2021.03.17
  • Accepted : 2021.05.06
  • Published : 2021.06.01
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Abstract

Irreparable massive rotator cuff tears cause pain, loss of function, and a decrease in range of motion, which cause serious disturbances in daily life. Young patients, in particular, are active and have relatively high functional requirements, and their surgical options are limited. Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) was first proposed for irreparable massive rotator cuff tears, good clinical results have been reported in short-term follow up. Since then, SCR has been used increasingly worldwide for irreparable massive rotator cuff tears, and various studies have been published on clinical outcomes, biomechanical outcomes, surgical techniques, and graft types. This article reviews the optimal graft and surgical options for improving clinical outcomes in SCR.

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This study was supported in part by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning. (NRF-2019R1A2C1003618).

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