Partial Tear of Upper Portion of Subscapularis

doi:2005.8.1.9

Clin Shoulder Elb > Volume 8(1); 2005 > Article

Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2005;8(1):9-21.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5397/CiSE.2005.8.1.009 Published online June 30, 2005.

Partial Tear of Upper Portion of Subscapularis

Dong Hui Kim,M.D., Young Lae Moon, M.D., Kug Jin Kim, M.D.*

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chosun University, Seonam University* Gwangju, Korea

견갑하근 상 1/3 파열

김동휘,문영래,김국진*

조선대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실, 서남대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실*

Abstract

An isolated tear of the subscapularis is uncommon, and there are a few literatures regarding the treatment of this problem. But, the incidence has increased with development of the arthroscopic techniques. An all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a challenging procedure that can be effectively performed for treatment of subscapularis tendon tears. Often, tears of the subscapularis tendon do not involve entire tendon, and retraction of the torn edge is within to 2 cm of its attachment site. Occasionally, the entire tendon is torn and retracted medially to the glenoid. This article outlines the examination, preoperative planning and details the steps necessary to perform this procedure on upper third of subscapularis tears.

Key Words: Subscapularis tendon, Rotator cuff tear, Arthroscopic repair