Arthroscopic-Assisted Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer With Fascia Lata Autograft for Irreparable Posterior–Superior Rotator Cuff Tears

SARIKAYA B., BAHADIR B., ÖZER M., KANATLI U.

ARTHROSCOPY TECHNIQUES, cilt.13, sa.12, 2024 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 12
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103143
  • Dergi Adı: ARTHROSCOPY TECHNIQUES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Lower trapezius tendon transfer is a surgical procedure that has become increasingly popular in recent years. The biggest advantage of this method is that the pulling direction of the lower trapezius is the same as that of the infraspinatus. Thus, the transferred lower trapezius tendon can biomechanically mimic the functions of the posteriorsuperior rotator cuff. In this technical presentation, we described the surgical technique of an arthroscopic-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer, which we augmented with autogenous fascia lata graft to reconstruct an irreparable rotator cuff tear.