Mzeihem Majd, Nassereddine Mohamad, El Zouhbi Anas, Amirouche Farid, Elhassan Bassem
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
EFORT Open Rev. 2025 Sep 4;10(9):660-670. doi: 10.1530/EOR-2024-0139.
Rotator cuff tears are prevalent, affecting 20% of the general population, with massive tears accounting for 40% of these cases. Massive tears, those larger than 5 cm or involving several tendons, pose substantial clinical problems, including poorer surgical outcomes and increased recurrence rates. Multiple classification systems offer varied definitions, complicating treatment strategies. The irreparability of these tears, exacerbated by conditions such as tendon atrophy and advanced imaging abnormalities, can further complicate management. Surgical options include superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) and tendon transfers. SCR, which involves attaching a graft to the superior glenoid and greater tuberosity, has shown promise in individuals with intact subscapularis tendons and minimal arthritis. Graft alternatives include fascia lata (FL) autografts, human dermal allografts, and long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) autografts. Each graft type has distinct advantages and disadvantages, with FL autografts providing greater results despite donor site morbidity. Tendon transfers, such as latissimus dorsi and lower trapezius transfers, offer alternative treatments, especially for younger, more active individuals. This review thoroughly reviews different therapeutic options, emphasizing the most recent evidence and clinical outcomes to help guide the best management of massive posterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff injuries.
肩袖撕裂很常见,影响着20%的普通人群,其中巨大撕裂占这些病例的40%。巨大撕裂是指大于5厘米或累及多条肌腱的撕裂,会带来严重的临床问题,包括手术效果较差和复发率增加。多种分类系统提供了不同的定义,使治疗策略变得复杂。这些撕裂的不可修复性,因肌腱萎缩和先进影像学异常等情况而加剧,会进一步使治疗复杂化。手术选择包括上盂唇重建(SCR)和肌腱转位。SCR是将移植物附着于上盂肱关节和大结节,在肩胛下肌腱完整且关节炎轻微的个体中显示出前景。移植物的选择包括阔筋膜(FL)自体移植物、人真皮同种异体移植物和肱二头肌长头肌腱(LHBT)自体移植物。每种移植物类型都有其独特的优缺点,尽管存在供区并发症,但FL自体移植物能带来更好的效果。肌腱转位,如背阔肌和下斜方肌转位,提供了替代治疗方法,尤其适用于更年轻、活动更多的个体。本综述全面回顾了不同的治疗选择,强调最新证据和临床结果,以帮助指导巨大后上不可修复性肩袖损伤的最佳治疗。