Rotator cuff tear size has an important effect on clinical outcomes after repair. Management
options for massive rotator cuff tears are numerous, and selection of the most appropriate …

Purpose To systematically review the available evidence for arthroscopic repair of chronic
massive rotator cuff tears and identify patient demographics, pre-and post-operative …

Background The purpose of this study is to report the outcome of arthroscopically assisted
lower trapezius transfer to reconstruct irreparable posterior-superior rotator cuff tear …

Background Although many case series have been published on the treatment of shoulder
periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), few provide direct comparison of outcomes. This …

Purpose To evaluate the results of arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) after
2-year minimum follow-up and to compare the results with those seen in a previously …

When evaluating patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears, orthopaedic surgeons have an
increasingly wide array of surgical options, including both established techniques and …

Abstract Purpose of Review Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears present a significant
challenge to the orthopedic surgeon. No single treatment, particularly among joint …

Background A standard definition for massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) has not been
identified. The purpose of this study is to use the modified Delphi technique to determine a …

Background Latissimus dorsi transfer (LDT) and lower trapezius transfer (LTT) are effective
treatment options for posterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears (IRCTs) in relatively young …

Every year approximately 18 million Americans report shoulder pain, a large percentage of
which are a result of rotator cuff disease. Rotator cuff tear progression can be difficult to …