Tendon Transfers around de scapula. Cadaver experience

  • Pedro Alfonso Ocampo CIRUJANO HOMBRO Y CODO
  • Juan David Lacouture Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
  • Mercedes 2 Universidad La Sabana, Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Juan Carlos González Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Rodrigo Vargas Centro Latinoamericano de Investigación y Entrenamiento en Cirugía de Mínima Invasión (CLEMI), Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Guido Fierro Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia.
Keywords: Scapula, Tendon Transfers, Scapula Alata

Abstract

Tendon transfers are used in management of winged scapula refractory to conservative treatment to improve scapula function and reestablish adequate shoulder biomechanics. There are different techniques described for these tendon transfers. In this article we reviewed these techniques, in addition, we illustrate with videos on cadavers the following techniques: triple tendon transfer for trapezius paralysis and pectoralis mayor tendon transfer to scapula for serratus anterior disfunction.

Published
2021-04-19
How to Cite
[1]
Ocampo, P.A., Lacouture, J.D., 2M., González, J.C., Vargas, R. and Fierro, G. 2021. Tendon Transfers around de scapula. Cadaver experience. Revista Artroscopia. 28, 1 (Apr. 2021).
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