Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow  2015;18(4):269-271

doi:10.5397/cise.2015.18.4.269

Anterolateral Mini-open Fixation with a Patch Augmentation for Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer in Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Technical Note.

Du Han KIM ; Dong Hu KIM ; Chul Hyun CHO

Keywords

Latissimus dorsi; Irreparable rotator cuff tear; Tendon transfer; Mini-open; Patch

Country

Republic 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.