Subscapularis tendon tears

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 tears: detection and grading at MR arthrography.

PURPOSE To assess diagnostic accuracy in the detection and grading of subscapularis tendon lesions at magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography. MATERIALS AND METHODS MR arthrograms in 50 consecutive patients (29 with normal subscapularis tendons, 11 with a lesion in the cranial quarter, seven with a major tear but not complete detachment, three with complete detachment) with arthroscopic or surgi...

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.

Subscapularis Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment

Introduction Historically, subscapularis tears were thought to be very low in prevalence. However, arthroscopic studies in patients with rotator cuff pathology have shown the prevalence to be between 27 and 43%. Subscapularis tears have been reported to be associated with rotator cuff pathology in 27 to 35% of cases. As subscapularis tears are now being recognized to be more common than previou...