Subscapularis repair with the suture shuttle loop technique.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2012.10.006 and PMC identifier 3678588.
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Abstract
Successful techniques for arthroscopic repair of subscapularis tendon tears have been previously described in the literature. Recommendations regarding portal placement, tissue mobilization, and suture passage have been published. We present a novel technique that uses a shuttle suture passed with the Viper suture passer (Arthrex, Naples, FL) through a standard anterior arthroscopy portal. The described technique easily passes a suture through the subscapularis tendon while the surgeon visualizes suture placement from the posterior portal.
Anatomy
- scapula