Editorial Commentary: Subtle Degenerative Tears That So Commonly Involve the Upper Third of the Subscapularis Are Oftentimes Missed

Arthroscopic Augmentation of Subscapularis Revision Repair Using a Bioinductive Collagen Implant

“… 1 Those tears, if unrecognized and untreated, have the tendency to become extensive, representing a technical challenge, characterized by larger defect, muscle atrophy, substantial tendon medial retraction, and greater risk of retear after repair. 2 , 3 , 4 The rate of failure of rotator cuff repair is approximately 20% to 40% after primary repair and is even greater in revision cases. 5 There has been relatively less focus on assessing the outcomes of subscapularis repairs, with reported retear rates across the few available articles ranging from 5% to 13%.…”