Journal article
The lower trapezius transfer: a systematic review of biomechanical data, techniques, and clinical outcomes
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Lower trapezius (LT) transfers were originally described to restore external rotation (ER) in the management of brachial plexus palsy; however, there is recent interest in the role of this transfer to restore shoulder function, specifically ER, in patients with a massive irreparable rotator cuff tear (RCT). The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the current literature pertaining to LT transfers, including …
Authors
Clouette J; Leroux T; Shanmugaraj A; Khan M; Gohal C; Veillette C; Henry P; Paul RA
Journal
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Vol. 29, No. 7, pp. 1505–1512
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.jse.2019.12.019
ISSN
1058-2746