Transfer of the tendon of latissimus dorsi for the treatment of massive tears of the rotator cuff: a new single-incision technique.
J Bone Joint Surg Br
; 88(2): 208-12, 2006 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-16434526
ABSTRACT
We describe 14 patients who underwent transfer of latissimus dorsi using a new technique through a single-incision. Their mean age was 61 years (47 to 76) and the mean follow-up was 32 months (19 to 42). The mean Constant score improved from 46.5 to 74.6 points. The mean active flexion increased from 119 degrees to 170 degrees , mean abduction from 118 degrees to 169 degrees and mean external rotation from 19 degrees to 33 degrees . The Hornblower sign remained positive in three patients (23%) as did the external rotation lag sign also in three patients (23%). No patient had a positive drop-arm sign at follow-up. No significant difference was noted between the mean pre- and postoperative acromiohumeral distance as seen on radiographs. An increased grade of osteoarthritis was found in three patients (23%). Electromyographic analysis showed activity of the transferred muscle in all patients.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Transferencia Tendinosa
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Lesiones del Manguito de los Rotadores
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Bone Joint Surg Br
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania