Triple Tendon Transfer of the Levator Scapulae, Rhomboid Major, and Rhomboid Minor to Reconstruct the Paralyzed Trapezius.

ABSTRACT: Trapezius paralysis is a relatively uncommon condition that orthopaedic surgeons may encounter. Despite the paucity, it presents as a debilitating condition with sequelae of poor function and deconditioning. Conservative management often fails, and patients are left with limited surgical options. In the current Eden-Lange procedure, tendon transfer of the levator scapulae, rhomboid major, and rhomboid minor is performed to reconstruct the paralyzed trapezius. Although good outcomes have been found with this technique, the pull of the levator scapulae and the pull of the rhomboids are in opposition to each other, which presents a biomechanical problem for patients because this fails to re-create the natural function of the trapezius. In this article, we present a technique that is a modific

SUBMITTER: Hoang V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9827030 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature