Deltoid Osteomuscular Transfer Suppresses Humeral Head Translation Caused by Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on March 25, 2026
Abstract
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 6, Page 1344-1353, May 2026.
Background:The optimal treatment for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) remains unclear. The deltoid flap transfer has been described in the literature as an option for MRCT; however, it has a high retear rate and therefore its effectiveness ...
Background:The optimal treatment for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) remains unclear. The deltoid flap transfer has been described in the literature as an option for MRCT; however, it has a high retear rate and therefore its effectiveness ...