Long-term outcomes of teres major transfer for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears in patients aged <65 years

Background: Massive rotator cuff tears are defined as irreparable when tendon-to-bone or tendon-to-tendon continuity with the adducted arm cannot be restored and severe muscle fatty infiltration is present. Tendon transfer is a palliative procedure that improves shoulder function and relieves pain....

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andrea Celli, MD, Chiara Paroni, MD, Pierluigi Bonucci, MD, Luigi Celli, MD, Prof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:JSES International
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666638322001876