Subscapularis repair with the suture shuttle loop technique.

ABSTRACT: Successful techniques for arthroscopic repair of subscapularis tendon tears have been previously described in the literature. Recommendations regarding portal placement, tissue mobilization, and suture passage have been published. We present a novel technique that uses a shuttle suture passed with the Viper suture passer (Arthrex, Naples, FL) through a standard anterior arthroscopy portal. The described technique easily passes a suture through the subscapularis tendon while the surgeon visualizes suture placement from the posterior portal.

SUBMITTER: Nystrom S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3678588 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature