Bipolar Posterior Deltoid Transfer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Report on 2 Patients
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A transfer of the posterior deltoid innervated by the posterior branch of the axillary nerve and vascularized by the posterior circumflex humeral artery is described for irreparable tears of the supra- and infraspinatus muscle tendons. Functionally useful abduction and flexion were restored in 2 patients.
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DELTOID FLAP for MANAGEMENT of MASSIVE IRREPARABLE ROTATOR CUFF TEARS: Case Series.
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