Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Technique and Associated Considerations

• Autori principali: Benjamin Kerzner BS (Autore), Hasani W. Swindell MD (Autore), Suhas P. Dasari MD (Autore), Zeeshan A. Khan BA (Autore), Jorge Chahla MD, PhD (Autore), Nikhil N. Verma MD (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: SAGE Publishing, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Background: Massive rotator cuff tears lead to superior humeral head translation and may prevent successful repair. Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) can overcome this by improving the compression and depressor effects of the rotator cuff and joint capsule simultaneously. Indications: SCR is in...