Shoulder Tendon Transfers for Rotator Cuff Deficiency. Issue 1 (January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Talbot, Joseph C.; Watts, Adam C.; Grimberg, Jean; Funk, Lennard
• Is Part Of: Shoulder & elbow. Volume 5:Issue 1(2013:Jan.)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 11
• Publication Date: 2013-01
• Subjects: Tendon transfer -- rotator cuff tear -- latissimus dorsi -- irreparable cuff tear; Elbow -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Elbow -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Periodicals; Elbow -- Periodicals; Shoulder Joint -- Periodicals; Elbow Joint -- Periodicals; 617.572005
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1758-5740.2012.00224.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-5732

Abstract

Tendon transfer surgery can be employed to improve function in a select group of patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears or used in combination with reverse geometry shoulder arthroplasty performed for rotator cuff deficiency and arthrosis. This review aims to aid shoulder surgeons in patient selection for surgery, including the indications and contra-indications to tendon transfer.