APEX Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy-Online Didactic (August 2021)-Tendon Transfers for the Massive Cuff Tear: When and How to Do Them

Tendon Transfers for the Massive Cuff Tear: When and How to Do Them

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Otello discusses tendon transfers for functionally irreparable rotator cuff tears. He presents a case study of a patient with pain and weakness in standard rotation due to severe fat infiltration of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus. Dr. Sanchez-Otello argues that tendon transfers are the only solution for these patients. He explains the general principles of tendon transfers and discusses specific transfers for different types of tears, such as lower trapezius transfer for posterior superior tears and anterior latissimus dorsi transfer for anterosuperior tears. He also describes the surgical techniques for these transfers and presents study findings on their outcomes. Dr. Sanchez-Otello concludes by discussing other treatment options and recommending further reading on the topic. No credits were mentioned in the video transcript.

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Joaquin Sanchez Sotelo, M.D.

Keywords

tendon transfers

functionally irreparable rotator cuff tears

pain and weakness

fat infiltration

surgical techniques