Editorial Commentary: Precise Repair of Partial Subscapularis Tendon Tears Is Essential

Subscapularis tendon tears

Knotless Arthroscopic Repair of Subscapularis Tendon Tears Using Looped Suture.

Subscapularis tendon tears present a technical challenge because both diagnosis and arthroscopic treatment can be difficult. One difficulty is the limited visualization and working space of the anterior shoulder. Although most tears of the subscapularis are partial- or full-thickness tears of the upper third of the tendon, occasionally, larger or more retracted tears are encountered. Various te...

Subscapularis Tendon Repair Options

The subscapularis tendon is an important anatomic structure of the shoulder joint and is necessary for an unimpaired shoulder function. Subscapularis tendon lesions frequently need treatment to preserve shoulder function. This article provides an overview of the current treatment of subscapularis tears and details the specific techniques.

Arthroscopic Repair of Isolated Pediatric Subscapularis Tears

Methods: Two pediatric, skeletally immature patients were identified with complete subscapularis tendon tears resulting from athletic participation. Extent of rotator cuff pathology was evaluated through physical examination, X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and diagnostic arthroscopy. Two different suture anchor systems were utilized for repair of the tendon tear in Case 1 and Case 2:...

Short term results of arthroscopic repair of subscapularis tendon tear

  Abstract   Background: Despite being the largest rotator cuff tendon of the shoulder, the   function and clinical relevance of subscapularis pathology has been largely ignored   in the literature. Although many studies have focused on subscapularis tears recently,   majority of them reported techniques for open repair. The advent of arthroscopy and   arthroscopic repair techniques has opened ...