Technique for repair of the subscapularis tendon.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Patients with sudden loss of active motion after an external rotation or hyperextension injury should be viewed with a high index of suspicion for a subscapularis tear. Exaggerated external rotation and the presence of a positive lift off or belly press test on physical examination combined with appropriate imaging studies will lead to an early diagnosis. Careful surgical repair combined with a thoughtful rehabilitation program will lessen both the length and degree of disability from this clinical entity.
Medical subject headings
- Joint Instability
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Scapula
- Shoulder Injuries
- Tendon Injuries
Anatomy
- scapula
- shoulder