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December 4, 2025The Bone & Joint Journal

Mid-term outcomes of combined anterior latissimus dorsi and teres major tendon transfer for irreparable anterosuperior rotator cuff tears

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CBChang Hee Baek

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Overview

Retrospective review shows improved internal rotation in 31 patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears, indicating effective joint-preserving surgery.

Key Points

  • Significant improvements in clinical outcomes and internal rotation were observed after surgery.
  • Patients experienced a mean increase in internal rotation strength from 3.9 to 6.3 with a p-value < 0.001.
  • Retrospective review of 31 patients followed for a mean of 74.7 months shows sustained functional improvement.
  • Findings support latissimus dorsi tendon transfer as a reliable surgical option for active patients with severe cuff tears.

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Chang Hee Baek (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc6bea1aef094cca209ehttps://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.107b12.bjj-2025-0618.r1
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