Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4055369 | Formosan Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Restoring shoulder function in patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears (RCTs) is difficult. We performed a latissimus dorsi tendon transfer in a patient with massive RCTs to improve his shoulder function using a technique described by Gerber et al in 1988. After 1 year, his shoulder function was evaluated with an isokinetic dynamometer, and the results suggested better improvements in external rotation than abduction. Overall, the pain associated with daily activities was also reduced. The latissimus dorsi tendon transfer technique appears to be a good therapeutic choice for young and active patients with irreparable RCTs.
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Authors
Ching-Yin Lee, Tsung-Ching Lin,