A new technique of arthroscopic subscapularis repair with 2-year clinical outcomes in an Asian population

Abstract

Overall clinical outcomes are favourable at 2 years post-operatively. The described technique is an effective method for arthroscopic subscapularis repair in the Asian population.

Single-Portal, Single-Anchor Repair of a Superior Third Subscapularis Tear Using a Self-Punching Knotless Soft Suture Anchor

“…Arthroscopic repair of subscapularis tears can be performed with excellent outcomes. 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 Through the advancements of arthroscopic techniques, numerous investigators have proposed various techniques of varying complexity for repair of isolated subscapularis tears. 18 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 Van der Zwaal et al.…”

“… 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 Through the advancements of arthroscopic techniques, numerous investigators have proposed various techniques of varying complexity for repair of isolated subscapularis tears. 18 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 Van der Zwaal et al. proposed that an additional anchor should be placed for every 1 cm of the subscapularis involved in the tear.…”

“… 9 , 10 Numerous studies have demonstrated good to excellent clinical results after an arthroscopic repair and, therefore, recommend repair of partial or full-thickness subscapularis tears in shoulders that have failed conservative treatment. 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 The Lafosse classification grading system, which classifies subscapularis tear morphology, is a useful tool to help guide overall treatment for the patient ( Table 1 ). 15 , 25 Since the advent and advancement of arthroscopic techniques, many techniques have recently evolved for arthroscopic subscapularis repair.…”

“… 15 , 25 Since the advent and advancement of arthroscopic techniques, many techniques have recently evolved for arthroscopic subscapularis repair. 18 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 To our knowledge, in regard to arthroscopic repair of Lafosse type II/superior third subscapularis tears, there exists no published literature highlighting the efficacy of using a single, knotless soft suture anchor solely through an anterior working portal. The purpose of this Technical Note and video ( Video 1 ) is to present an arthroscopic repair of a full-thickness superior third subscapularis tear using a knotless, soft anchor through a single anterior portal.…”