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Clinical Results of Arthroscopic-Assisted Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

NCT06258278 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2026-04-15

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Summary

This study aimed to describe a modified technique for arthroscopic-assisted transfer of the lower trapezius tendon in a selected group of patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears and to evaluate its short-term results.

Conditions

  • Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Arthroscopic-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer surgery

The procedure, conducted under general anesthesia, starts with diagnostic arthroscopy followed by excision of the posterior bursa and preparation of the rotator cuff footprint. Attention then shifts to harvesting the low trapezius tendon, accessed through a 10cm incision over the spina scapula. The tendon is detached, dissected, and released from adhesions, ensuring not to damage its pedicle. A fascia lata graft is harvested from the ipsilateral thigh and sutured to the low trapezius tendon in a continuous, locking manner to aid fixation on the humeral head. A subdeltoid tunnel is formed, and the graft is shuttled into the subacromial space and fixed at the bicipital groove and tuberculum majus with knotless anchors. The stability of fixation and mobility of the low trapezius muscle are verified, and the graft and tendon are sutured together with tension, with the arm held in 90° abduction and maximum external rotation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gazi University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ulunay Kanatlı · Gazi University

  • Furkan Aral · Gazi University

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-10-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-30
Completion
2026-06-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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