Cadaveric study shows concomitant subscapularis repair decreases glenohumeral abduction and increases internal rotation after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, implying careful assessment is needed
Concomitant SSC repair in lateralized RTSA decreased glenohumeral abduction and increased IR. Concomitant SSC repair at the original and superiorly migrated footprints should be carefully considered following lateralized RTSA. Level of evidence: V.
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