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Irreparable subscapularis: Guide for surgeons

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Author Details : Jerome Corthouts*, Julie Nadjmi, Francis Van Glabbeek, Dennis Brouwers

Volume : 10, Issue : 4 , Year : 2024

Article Page : 300-308

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijos.2024.050

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Abstract

The subscapularis (SSC) muscle, one of the four rotator cuff (RC) muscles, plays a crucial role in balancing and moving the shoulder. Cases of irreparable SSC tears are difficult entities within shoulder surgery. Different techniques have been suggested with different outcomes but with no golden standard these days. Musculotendinous transfers, anterior capsular reconstruction (ACR), shoulder arthroplasty and even arthrodesis are the current options available. This article provides a review of existing literature on this entity, covering clinical work-up, operative possibilities, techniques and rehabilitation.
Keywords : Irreparable subscapularis, Irreparable cuff, Four rotator cuff

How to cite : Corthouts J, Nadjmi J, Glabbeek F V, Brouwers D, Irreparable subscapularis: Guide for surgeons. Indian J Orthop Surg 2024;10(4 ):300-308

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