| Literature DB >> 30173799 |
Leo Pauzenberger1, Eoghan T Hurley2.
Abstract
Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears without glenohumeral degeneration in young and active patients remain a challenging clinical problem for shoulder surgeons. Superior capsular reconstruction with fascia lata autograft or dermal allograft has recently become a popular treatment option. The long head of the biceps tendon, which has otherwise widely fallen into disfavor with shoulder surgeons, has recently emerged as an interesting alternative graft choice for superior capsular reconstruction because of its local availability. However, the literature on techniques using the biceps tendon for this purpose is currently limited to a handful of technical, biomechanical, and clinical studies.Entities:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30173799 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.06.039
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arthroscopy ISSN: 0749-8063 Impact factor: 4.772