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Shoulder arthroplasty: lesser tuberosity osteotomy versus subscapularis peel
April 2013
Shoulder arthroplasty: lesser tuberosity osteotomy versus subscapularis peel
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of lesser tuberosity osteotomy to subscapularis peel in shoulder arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Dec 19;94(24):2239-46. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.K.01365Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Lapner discusses options for subscapularis management during shoulder arthroplasty.
Synopsis
87 patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty were randomized to undergo either a lesser tuberosity osteotomy (LTO) or a subscapularis peel to compare the effects of these treatments on subscapularis muscle strength and functional outcome. The 24 month assessment demonstrated that there were no significant differences between these techniques for either subscapularis muscle strength or functional o...
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