The Subscapularis Interlocking Stitch for the Arthroscopic Treatment of Subscapularis Tendon Tears at the Shoulder

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...

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:...

100 Arthroscopic Repairs of Subscapularis Tendon

The sub-scapularis is the largest muscle in the entire rotator cuff and plays a critical role in the stability and function of the shoulder [1,2]. It is known, historically, that their lesions received little attention from the literature and were also under diagnosed [2-7]. The diagnosis is performed with a combination of physical examinations (Lift-off, Belly-Press and Bear-Hug) and imaging a...

Results from Arthroscopic Repair of Isolated Tears of the Subscapularis Tendon

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the functional and clinical outcomes and identify prognostic factors in patients undergoing arthroscopic repair of isolated tears of the subscapularis tendon. METHODS Between January 2003 and May 2009, we identified 18 shoulders with isolated tears or deinsertions that were complete or affected at least one third of the subscapularis tendon and underwent arthroscopic rep...