Short-Term Functional, Imaging, and Electrodiagnostic Outcomes of Arthroscopic-Assisted Lower Trapezius Transfer.

IF 2.9 2区 医学 Q1 ORTHOPEDICS Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Pub Date : 2025-02-13 DOI:10.1016/j.jse.2024.12.045
Adrik Da Silva, Michael A Moverman, Megan K Mills, Daniel M Cushman, Luke A Myhre, Mitchell J Yelton, Christopher D Joyce, Peter N Chalmers, Robert Z Tashjian
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Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term functional outcomes, structural healing and neuromuscular activity after arthroscopic assisted lower trapezius transfer for irreparable posterior superior rotator cuff tears.

Methods: All patients who underwent arthroscopic assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer for an irreparable posterior superior rotator cuff tear between 2017-2021 by two surgeons with a minimum of 2 year follow-up were identified. Functional outcome scores (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, visual analog scale (VAS) for pain), range of motion, shoulder strength, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess transfer healing and needle electromyographic (EMG) examination to assess lower trapezius muscle activity were performed at a minimum of two-years postoperatively. Contralateral nonoperative lower trapezius muscle activity was assessed by EMG. Grafts were defined as completely healed if anatomic graft healing occurred, partial healing if some graft was healed to the proximal humerus and unhealed if no graft was attached to the proximal humerus on postoperative MRI.

Results: Twenty-four eligible patients (25 shoulders) were identified through chart review. Mean age and follow-up were 54.9±9.5 and 2.9±1.7 years, respectively. Overall, 72% (18/25) clinical follow-up was obtained. All functional outcomes including ASES (preoperative, 48.8±19.6; postoperative, 80.9±15.4; p<0.001), VAS pain (4.9±2.3; 1.4±1.5; p<0.001), and active forward flexion (110°±53.2; 141.7±40.4°; p=0.024) statistically significantly improved. Twelve shoulders (48%) presented for EMG follow-up. All twelve patients demonstrated EMG activity of the lower trapezius in forward elevation, external rotation at the side, and external rotation at 90° of abduction, which was symmetric to the contralateral shoulder. Fifteen shoulders (60%) were available for MRI follow-up. Thirteen (87%) patients demonstrated complete or partial healing of the allograft to the greater tuberosity, while 2 (13%) demonstrated a complete tear of the graft.

Conclusions: Arthroscopic assisted lower trapezius transfer demonstrates improved functional outcomes two-years postoperatively. Complete re-tear of the transfer is relatively uncommon (13%). The lower trapezius fired in phase in forward flexion, external rotation at the side, and external rotation in 90° of abduction in all patients that underwent EMG testing, which was consistent with the firing pattern of the contralateral normal lower trapezius muscle. These results may support the theory that active function of the muscle transfer itself, as opposed to a tenodesis effect, is a potential mechanism by which this procedure improves shoulder function as it consistently fires in phase.

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期刊介绍: The official publication for eight leading specialty organizations, this authoritative journal is the only publication to focus exclusively on medical, surgical, and physical techniques for treating injury/disease of the upper extremity, including the shoulder girdle, arm, and elbow. Clinically oriented and peer-reviewed, the Journal provides an international forum for the exchange of information on new techniques, instruments, and materials. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery features vivid photos, professional illustrations, and explicit diagrams that demonstrate surgical approaches and depict implant devices. Topics covered include fractures, dislocations, diseases and injuries of the rotator cuff, imaging techniques, arthritis, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and rehabilitation.
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