Latissimus dorsi transfer or lower trapezius transfer: a treatment algorithm for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears muscles transfers in posterosuperior rotator cuff tears.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tendon transfers of the latissimus dorsi transfer (LDT) or the lower trapezius transfer (LTT) are treatment options for irreparable posterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears (PSIRCT). There is still no consensus on which type of tendon transfer is superior in the treatment of PSIRCT. Due to the differences in the anatomy and biomechanics, we hypothesize that there are different clinical situations in which either LDT or LTT should be preferred. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of LDT and LTT in patients with PSIRCT to establish a clinical algorithm for the treatment decision.

Materials and methods

This is a retrospective, single-center observational study. Included were patients who underwent arthroscopically assist

SUBMITTER: Kimmeyer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11784270 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature