Shoulder & Elbow
COA2017: No significant difference in postop function between subscapularis tenotomy vs. peel in TSA
97 patients scheduled for total shoulder arthroplasty were randomized to the intraoperative management of the subscapularis tendon through either a subscapularis peel technique or subscapularis tenotomy technique. Patients were assessed over a 12-month follow-up for subscapularis strength and patient-reported functional outcome measures. Results demonstrated a significant improvement in both groups for all outcomes, as well as no significant differences between groups for any outcome at 12 months.
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