Pectoralis Major Transfer for Irreparable Subscapularis Tears Leesa M. Galatz DEFINITION The subscapularis is one of four muscles making up the rotator cuff. Tears can result from chronic attenuation secondary…
Latissimus Transfer in the Setting of Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears Jesse A. McCarron Joseph P. Iannotti DEFINITIONS Latissimus dorsi transfer (with or without concomitant teres minor transfer) can be…
Arthroscopic Treatment of Biceps Tendinopathy J. R. Rudzki Benjamin S. Shaffer DEFINITION The long head of the biceps tendon has long been recognized as a potential source of pain and…
Arthroscopic Treatment of Subscapularis Tears, Including Subcoracoid Impingement Christopher R. Adams Patrick J. Denard Stephen S. Burkhart DEFINITION A subscapularis tendon tear typically occurs at its insertion into the lesser…
Subscapularis Repair, Coracoid Recession, and Biceps Tenodesis Steven Milos Allen Deutsch DEFINITION Subscapularis tears are less common than supraspinatus or infraspinatus tears. They occur in 2% to 8% of rotator…
Arthroscopic Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears Surena Namdari Jay D. Keener Ken Yamaguchi Aaron M. Chamberlain DEFINITION Rotator cuff disease encompasses a spectrum of disorders ranging from tendinitis to partial…
Acromioclavicular Disorders Harris S. Slone Spero G. Karas DEFINITION A number of pathologic processes may affect the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, altering anatomy, biomechanics, and normal function. The most common of…
Acromioplasty, Distal Clavicle Excision, and Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Repair Robert J. Neviaser Andrew S. Neviaser DEFINITION Posterosuperior tears of the rotator cuff involve the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and occasionally the teres…
Arthroscopic Treatment of Subacromial Impingement Gregory A. Tayrose Spero G. Karas DEFINITION Impingement syndrome was originally described by Neer20 in 1972 as a chronic impingement of the rotator cuff beneath…
Latarjet Procedure for Instability with Bone Loss Patrick J. Denard Stephen S. Burkhart DEFINITION Recognizing and properly addressing bone defects is crucial to achieving good surgical outcomes in shoulder instability….
