Latissimus Dorsi Transfer
by Gianezio Paribelli /
2017 / English / PDF
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This book is exceptional in providing detailed state of the art
guidance on all aspects of transfer of the latissimus dorsi
tendon for indications including irreparable posterosuperior
rotator cuff tears, irreparable subscapularis tears, and shoulder
replacement. In addition to clear, well-illustrated descriptions
of arthroscopically assisted surgical technique, readers will
find helpful information on biomechanics, surgical indications,
post-transfer rehabilitation, and complications and their
management. Outcomes from individual studies and meta-analyses
are evaluated, and a feature of special interest is the
presentation of experiences and results in a series of more than
430 patients using the surgical technique first described by
Enrico Gervasi more than 10 years ago. This technique involves
modifications in both preparation of the footprint for the
latissimus dorsi tendon and the biomechanical features of the
tendon transfer and is very different from the procedure proposed
by Christian Gerber. The book will be of high value for all
orthopedic surgeons who perform this complex shoulder surgery, as
well as for residents and fellows-in-training.
This book is exceptional in providing detailed state of the art
guidance on all aspects of transfer of the latissimus dorsi
tendon for indications including irreparable posterosuperior
rotator cuff tears, irreparable subscapularis tears, and shoulder
replacement. In addition to clear, well-illustrated descriptions
of arthroscopically assisted surgical technique, readers will
find helpful information on biomechanics, surgical indications,
post-transfer rehabilitation, and complications and their
management. Outcomes from individual studies and meta-analyses
are evaluated, and a feature of special interest is the
presentation of experiences and results in a series of more than
430 patients using the surgical technique first described by
Enrico Gervasi more than 10 years ago. This technique involves
modifications in both preparation of the footprint for the
latissimus dorsi tendon and the biomechanical features of the
tendon transfer and is very different from the procedure proposed
by Christian Gerber. The book will be of high value for all
orthopedic surgeons who perform this complex shoulder surgery, as
well as for residents and fellows-in-training.