Greater tuberosity osteotomy and teres minor transfer for irreparable superior rotator cuff tears

Brian R Wolf; Andrew D Bries; James V Nepola

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Greater tuberosity osteotomy and teres minor transfer for irreparable superior rotator cuff tears

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Greater tuberosity osteotomy and teres minor transfer for irreparable superior rotator cuff tears

Brian R Wolf, Andrew D Bries and James V Nepola

The Iowa orthopaedic journal, Vol.27, pp.65-70

2007

PMCID: PMC2150664

PMID: 17907433

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mid- to long- term objective, subjective and radiographic results of patients who underwent anterior-superior transfer of remaining infraspinatus tendon and teres minor tendon for irreparable superior rotator cuff tears. Thirteen patients were identified who underwent infraspinatus tendon transfer to a more superior position on the humeral head between January 1, 1990 and December 31, 2001. Nine shoulders in eight patients were available for clinical examination, radiographs and questionnaire follow-up at an average of 83.5 +/- 31.4 months. Radiographic examination revealed 1 fibrous union and 6 united tuberosity osteotomies. Samilson-Prieto grading of radiographs revealed 4 shoulders with mild, and 4 shoulders with moderate, OA. Seven of the patients were satisfied with their shoulder. There were two poor outcomes. Local antero-superior teres minor and residual infraspinatus transfer provides a viable option for irreparable rotator cuff defects. Mid- to long-term satisfactory outcome was achieved in 7 out of 9 shoulders.

Reoperation

Shoulder Joint - physiopathology

Humans

Middle Aged

Orthopedic Procedures - methods

Rupture

Male

Treatment Outcome

Tendon Transfer

Patient Satisfaction

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Arthroscopy

Range of Motion, Articular

Adult

Female

Aged

Bone Wires

Retrospective Studies

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Title: Subtitle: Greater tuberosity osteotomy and teres minor transfer for irreparable superior rotator cuff tears
Creators: Brian R Wolf - Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. brian-wolf@uiowa.edu
Andrew D Bries
James V Nepola
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The Iowa orthopaedic journal, Vol.27, pp.65-70
Publisher: Dept. of Orthopaedics, The University of Iowa; United States
PMID: 17907433
PMCID: PMC2150664
ISSN: 1541-5457
eISSN: 1555-1377
Language: English
Date published: 2007
Academic Unit: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Record Identifier: 9984040567502771

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