Role of Subscapularis Tendon Repair in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Issue 14 (15th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jawa, Andrew; Colliton, Eileen M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Volume 29:Issue 14(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07-15
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Joint Diseases -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; 616.7005
• DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-01151
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1067-151X

Abstract

Abstract : In anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), subscapularis repair is essential for shoulder stability and function postoperatively; however, the role of subscapularis repair in reverse TSA remains unclear. Some evidence suggests that subscapularis repair is associated with improved postoperative stability and range of motion, whereas other evidence indicates that repair is unnecessary and has no effect on clinical outcomes. In this review, we will analyze the existing literature addressing subscapularis repair during reverse TSA and discuss the effect of medialized and lateralized prosthesis designs on the utility of tendon repair.