Long-Term Outcome After Pectoralis Major Transfer for Irreparable Anterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears

Conclusions:
Pectoralis major tendon transfer for the treatment of irreparable anterosuperior rotator cuff tears results in a significant clinical improvement even 10 years after surgery, especially with respect to pain and internal rotation. Despite long-term radiographic progression of cuff arthropathy, patient satisfaction remains high over time, with a low rate of salvage with reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: JBJS - January 31, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Moroder, P., Schulz, E., Mitterer, M., Plachel, F., Resch, H., Lederer, S. Tags: Shoulder Scientific Articles Source Type: research