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Arthroscopic management of subscapularis tears.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22089282     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Tears of the subscapularis were previously believed to be rare, but are now recognized to be very common. As maintenance of the subscapularis footprint is integral to normal biomechanical function of the shoulder it is important for the shoulder surgeon to be adept at recognizing and treating these tears. A combination of physical examination tests can be used to determine both the presence and size of a subscapularis tear. Compared with posterosuperior rotator cuff tears, magnetic resonance imaging detection of subscapularis is less reliable and therefore requires a high index of suspicion. Arthroscopic repair of the subscapularis presents unique challenges but can be safely and successfully performed with careful attention to detail. The results of arthroscopic subscapularis repair are encouraging at intermediate follow-up and comparable with or better than that reported with open repair.
Authors:
Patrick J Denard; Alexandre Lädermann; Stephen S Burkhart
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Sports medicine and arthroscopy review     Volume:  19     ISSN:  1538-1951     ISO Abbreviation:  Sports Med Arthrosc     Publication Date:  2011 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-17     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9315689     Medline TA:  Sports Med Arthrosc     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  333-41     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
*The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group ‡Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX †Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
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