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Long-term Results After Arthroscopic Repair of Isolated Subscapularis Tears

Gernot Seppel, Johannes E. Plath, Christopher Völk, Wolfgang Seiberl, Stefan Buchmann, Simone Waldt, Andreas B. Imhoff, Sepp Braun

The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2016 · 55 citations · 43 references

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Abstract

Arthroscopic repair of isolated SSC tears results in significant clinical improvements and enduring tendon integrity, although SSC strength remains reduced in the long term. Early surgical treatment seems to be a relevant factor allowing good shoulder function.

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