Anterolateral Mini-open Fixation with a Patch Augmentation for Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer in Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Technical Note

Kim,  Du Han; Kim,  Dong Hu; Cho,  Chul Hyun

doi:2015.18.4.269

Clin Shoulder Elb > Volume 18(4); 2015 > Article

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Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow 2015;18(4):269-271.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2015.18.4.269 Published online December 31, 2015.

Anterolateral Mini-open Fixation with a Patch Augmentation for Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer in Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Technical Note

Du Han Kim, Dong Hu Kim, Chul Hyun Cho

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Korea. oscho5362@dsmc.or.kr
²Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Open Hospital, Daegu, Korea.

Received: 4 October 2015 • Revised: 24 November 2015 • Accepted: 9 December 2015

Abstract

Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer is a well-established method for treatment of irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears. We report on an anterolateral mini-open technique with a porcine dermal patch augmentation for latissimus dorsi tendon transfer. Use of this technique would result in avoidance of deltoid damage by anterolateral mini-open approach and reduction of failure rate by patch augmentation.

Key Words: Latissimus dorsi; Irreparable rotator cuff tear; Tendon transfer; Mini-open; Patch