Anterolateral Mini-open Fixation with a Patch Augmentation for Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer in Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Technical Note
10.5397/cise.2015.18.4.269
- Author:
Du Han KIM
1
;
Dong Hu KIM
;
Chul Hyun CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Korea. oscho5362@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Latissimus dorsi;
Irreparable rotator cuff tear;
Tendon transfer;
Mini-open;
Patch
- MeSH:
Rotator Cuff;
Superficial Back Muscles;
Tears;
Tendon Transfer;
Tendons
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2015;18(4):269-271
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer is a well-established method for treatment of irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears. We report on an anterolateral mini-open technique with a porcine dermal patch augmentation for latissimus dorsi tendon transfer. Use of this technique would result in avoidance of deltoid damage by anterolateral mini-open approach and reduction of failure rate by patch augmentation.
