Subscapularis Repair With the Suture Shuttle Loop Technique

Abstract

Successful techniques for arthroscopic repair of subscapularis tendon tears have been previously described in the literature. Recommendations regarding portal placement, tissue mobilization, and suture passage have been published. We present a novel technique that uses a shuttle suture passed with the Viper suture passer (Arthrex, Naples, FL) through a standard anterior arthroscopy portal. The described technique easily passes a suture through the subscapularis tendon while the surgeon visualizes suture placement from the posterior portal.

Arthroscopic Subcoracoid Decompression, Coracoplasty, and Subscapularis Repair for Subscapularis Tears in the Setting of Subcoracoid Impingement

“…There have been numerous techniques published regarding arthroscopic treatment of subscapularis pathology; however, we believe that this technique is both simple and reproducible with excellent results, as reported by Katthagen et al and others. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Additionally, our stepwise approach with decompression of the subcoracoid space allows for safe manipulation of the subscapularis tendon in proximity to the neurovascular structures medially and inferiorly.…”

“…and others. 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 Additionally, our stepwise approach with decompression of the subcoracoid space allows for safe manipulation of the subscapularis tendon in proximity to the neurovascular structures medially and inferiorly.…”

Arthroscopic Intra‐Articular Repair of the Torn Subscapularis Tendon with Single Anterior Portal, Single Suture Anchor, and X‐Shaped Fixation Technique

“…Type 4/5 tears refer to complete ruptures of the entire tendon with or without anterior eccentricity of the humeral head. By now, a number of techniques aiming at arthroscopic subscapularis tendon repair have been described 11 , 15 , 16 , but most of them are technically challenging and time‐consuming. For example, multiple working portals are often required, and the suture management can be cumbersome.…”