JBJS reviews | 2019

Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Critical Analysis Review.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Abstract


A massive rotator cuff tear is defined as a tear involving >2 tendons or >5 cm of retraction.Superior capsular reconstruction is done with either a folded fascia lata autograft (6 to 8 mm in thickness) or acellular dermal allograft (3 to 4 mm in thickness). The graft is secured arthroscopically with

Volume None
Pages None
DOI 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.18.00072
Language English
Journal JBJS reviews

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