Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair

An all-arthroscopic repair of the subscapularis tendon has seen signifi cant interest in the past 10 years. As we refi ne our knowledge and arthroscopic techniques in repairing other rotator cuff tears, we are now more capable of addressing subscapularis tears in an all-arthroscopic fashion as well. Th e main advantages of an all-arthroscopic repair of the subscapularis tendon are smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, and the ability to better visualize and address coexisting pathologic processes, including labral tears and posterior superior rotator cuff tears. Th is chapter addresses the preoperative considerations and the techniques involved in performing an arthroscopic subscapularis repair.