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....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-01-01
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Series: | JSES International |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666638322001876 |