Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer is a method for surgical treatment of massive irreparable
posterosuperior cuff tears. It partially restores active anteflexion, external rotation, and …

Background: Transfer of the latissimus dorsi tendon to the greater tuberosity of the humerus
for treatment of an irreparable rotator cuff tear has been reported to yield good-to-excellent …

BACKGROUND: Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer is a well-established method for the
treatment of massive irreparable posterosuperior defects of the rotator cuff. Subsequent …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of latissimus
dorsi tendon transfer in patients with an irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tear to help …

Background: Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer is a well-established method for the treatment
of massive irreparable posterosuperior defects of the rotator cuff. Subsequent rupture of the …

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of latissimus dorsi
tendon transfer in patients with an irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tear to help …

Background: Irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears are treated in several ways.
Transfer of the latissimus dorsi is an alternative with acceptable mid-term results, but long …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to describe the role of the latissimus dorsi
transfer (LDT) for patients with irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears (RCTs). Recent …

Background: Massive rotator cuff tears pose a difficult and complex challenge even for the
experienced surgeon; inability to repair these tears by conventional means designates them …

Purpose: Latissimus dorsi tendon transfers are increasingly being used around the
shoulder. We aim to assess any improvement in pain and function following a latissimus …