Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Oct 2020
Biomechanical effects of superior capsular reconstruction in a rotator cuff-deficient shoulder: a cadaveric study.
Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) has been gaining popularity as a treatment for irreparable rotator cuff tears (RCTs), especially in younger patients. This biomechanical study aimed to investigate how SCR affects functional abduction force, humeral head migration, and passive range of motion following an irreparable RCT. We hypothesized that SCR will restore these parameters to nearly intact shoulder levels. ⋯ In the setting of an irreparable SS tear, SCR restores key biomechanical parameters of the shoulder to intact levels. SCR should be considered for qualifying patients with irreparable RCTs.