AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer vs. Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Treatment of Irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Retrospective Comparison Study-Tiffany R. Kadow

Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer vs. Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Treatment of Irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Retrospective Comparison Study-Tiffany R. Kadow

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In this video, the speaker discusses the comparison between latissimus dorsi tendon transfer and arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction as treatments for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears in young patients. The study involved three surgeons from two institutions and included patients who had failed prior treatments. The results showed that the superior capsule reconstruction group had significantly greater improvement in forward flexion, while the latissimus transfer group had significantly greater improvement in external rotation. However, there was no significant difference in patient-reported outcomes between the two groups. The study suggests that both procedures are effective options, but longer-term assessments are needed to determine the superior technique. No credits were provided in the transcript.

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Concurrent Scientific Session II: Paper Presentations - Shoulder 5.4.2019

Keywords

comparison

latissimus dorsi tendon transfer

arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction

massive irreparable rotator cuff tears

young patients