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Functional results after transfer of the pectoralis major muscle in subscapularis tears: A literature review
International Surgery and Ortho Conference
October 25-26, 2017 | Toronto, Canada
Gabriel da Cunha Mendes, Christiane Veratti Petrucci and Renan Lima Monteiro
Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia, Brazil Federal University of Amapá, Brazil
Posters & Accepted Abstracts : Case Rep Surg Invasive Proced
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to investigate through a literature review functional outcomes after transfer of the pectoralis major muscle in irreparable tears of the subscapularis muscle. A systematic search was performed in electronic databases (Science Direct and Pubmed), which were reviewed only for studies, who described functional results after muscle transfer. Based on retrospective facts, pre-selected 455 articles were selected and five of them met all criteria and specifications set. There was an increase in range of motion in elevation, abduction and improve function. The transfer of the pectoralis major muscle in irreparable tears of the subscapularis muscle seems to be an treatment option to improve function, however, more studies with better methodological quality with emphasis on functional outcomes are needed.
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