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Modified Long Head of Biceps Tendon Rerouting and Fixation as Partial Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Published on: March 6, 2026
[Delayed repair of traumatic shoulder girdle muscle tears]
L J Lehmann1, T Seiferth, J Stoeve
1Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim. lars.lehmann@ortho.ma.uni-heidelberg.de
Abstract:
Muscle ruptures effecting the shoulder girdle represent a comparatively rare event. Especially after delayed diagnostics, the operative result is only heavily predictable. Due to few case reports, there are no experiences to guide us. This case report describes the delayed surgical treatment of two cases of traumatic shoulder girdle muscle tears. These results encourage, that also after a long time period operative treatment can lead to a good result.
