2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-Where’s the Subscap?

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Video Summary

The video discusses the identification and repair of subscapularis tears in shoulder surgeries. The speaker mentions that subscapularis tears are not as rare as some articles suggest, and shares insights on how to identify them. They also discuss the importance of looking for other associated pathologies and provide physical exam findings, such as increased external rotation and weak belly press. Imaging, particularly MRI, is useful in anticipating subscapularis tears. The speaker shows examples of tear and comet tissue, as well as techniques for repair. They emphasize the significance of comet tissue and the middle glenohumeral ligament in diagnosing and repairing subscapularis tears.

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Jonathan Ticker, MD

Keywords

subscapularis tears

shoulder surgeries

identification

repair

comet tissue