IC 306-2022: Emerging Treatment Options for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears For The Sports Medicine Surgeons-Emerging Treatment Options for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears For The Sports Medicine Surgeons (4/5)

Emerging Treatment Options for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears For The Sports Medicine Surgeons (4/5)

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Video Summary

In the video, the presenter discusses the technical aspects of lower trapezius transfer. They explain the steps involved in the SALT (Scope Assisted Lower Trapezius Transfer) procedure and show diagrams and footage of live surgery. The patient is placed in a beach chair position with the arm in slight flexion and traction. Marking is done for the acromion, scapula span, and medial border. The lower trapezius tendon is located between the medial span and medial border. The lower trapezius muscle and tendon are harvested, reinforced with sutures, and prepared for transfer. The Achilles tendon allograft is passed through the infraspinatus fascia and anchored to the supraspinatus. The video concludes with examples of successful outcomes and the potential for using this technique to salvage SCR field.

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Bassem Elhassan, MD

Keywords

lower trapezius transfer

SALT procedure

beach chair position

Achilles tendon allograft

SCR field