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Semitendinosus Allograft Anterior Cable Reconstruction for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Utilizing the Superior Glenoid Margin for Glenoid Fixation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: For large posterosuperior rotator cuff tears with irreparable combined supraspinatus and partial infraspinatus tears, anterior cable reconstruction (ACR) using allograft tendon can restore superior stability and reduce subacromial contact pressures without limiting motion. ACR was originally performed using rigid glenoid neck anchors, but superior glenoid margin fixation with knotless all-suture soft anchors may improve technical efficiency. This Technical Note describes the surgical indications and technique for a labral-based ACR using a semitendinosus allograft for large-to-massive rotator cuff defects without needing a Neviaser portal.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103907

Authors: Victor T. Hung, Maxwell C. Park

Institutions: Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education, Kaiser Permanente

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975