Overview
This study aimed to describe a modified technique for arthroscopic-assisted transfer of the lower trapezius tendon in a selected group of patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears and to evaluate its short-term results.
Description
Patients scheduled for surgery will undergo evaluation one day before the surgical procedure and again at the six-month postoperative mark. Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), while shoulder function will be evaluated using both the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Score and the Constant-Murley Shoulder Score.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients with massive, chronic (>6 months), irreparable rotator cuff tears;
- patients with no concomitant irreparable subscapularis tears;
- patients who underwent a trial of at least 6-month period of conservative treatment with no benefit;
- patients with a stage 3 or greater degree of supraspinatus muscle fatty infiltration;
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients with glenohumeral arthritis;
- patients with adhesive capsulitis or passive joint motion restriction
- patients with neurologic deficits