that in most patients already having a spontaneous tenotomy, the tendon is also not available ( 30 , 31 ). Finally, tendon transfer may restore power and function in non-repairable and dysfunctional tears ( 10 ). Tendon transfers for massive cuff
Jeremie M. Axe
Tendon transfers of the shoulder can be technically challenging, but if performed well can significantly improve the quality of a patient’s life. Surgical skill is essential, but just as important is proper patient selection. Despite advances in
Patrick Goetti, Patrick J. Denard, Philippe Collin, Mohamed Ibrahim, Pierre Hoffmeyer, and Alexandre Lädermann
). These hammock and sling effects are also the central point of the recently developed dynamic anterior stabilization (DAS) procedure. In this technique the long head of the biceps, in place of the conjoint tendon, it transferred through a subscapularis
Jonathon C Coward, Stefan Bauer, Stephanie M Babic, Charline Coron, Taro Okamoto, and William G Blakeney
.e. not caused by pain), but further evidence is needed on this point. Tendon transfer The use of tendon transfers can be considered in younger patients to improve rotation if the rotator cuff tear is irreparable ( 28 ). There is limited evidence
Eustathios Kenanidis, George Kyriakopoulos, Rajiv Kaila, and Panayiotis Christofilopoulos
presence of THA. Prosthetic infection or excessive wear may inevitably affect the quality of gluteal tendons, and augmented repair or muscle transfer may be needed. Excessive osteolysis of the greater trochanter can make tendon fixation on cancellous bone
Marko Bumbasirevic, Tomislav Palibrk, Aleksandar Lesic, and Henry DE Atkinson
nerve can be repaired by direct suturing or nerve grafting. Other reconstructive procedures such as tendon transfers may also become necessary to overcome any permanent nerve dysfunction. Nerve transfers and functional free muscle transfers are currently
Nuri Aydin, Mahmut Enes Kayaalp, Mustafa Asansu, and Bedri Karaismailoglu
posterior shoulder dislocations Treatment Conservative Closed reduction Supervised neglect Operative Open reduction Transfer of the subscapularis tendon with or without lesser tuberosity McLaughlin method (transfer of the
Carlos Maynou, Christophe Szymanski, and Alexis Thiounn
been described including soft-tissue release or lengthening and tendon transfers, hindfoot or midfoot osteotomy, or arthrodesis. Soft-tissue procedures Initially, the deformities are flexible and reversible but if the muscle imbalance remains
Jimmy Wui Guan Ng, Yulanda Myint, and Fazal M. Ali
posterior tibial tendon transfer. Exploration and neurolysis of the CPN is routinely performed as part of the approach during posterolateral corner repair/reconstruction and helps to avoid iatrogenic injury. 13 There is no evidence in the literature to
Fan Wu, Michael Nerlich, and Denitsa Docheva
the precise mechanisms involved in tendon aging and degeneration; the gained knowledge can be then transferred to development of highly specific preventing therapies. Tendon healing Tendons possess the capability to heal by a repair process