Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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Techniques for Lower Trapezius Transfer Using Achilles Allograft in Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears
Chen-Heng Hsu 1,2, Chieh-An Chuang 3, Huan Sheu 4, You-Hung Cheng 4, Cheng-Pang Yang 2, Yi-Hsuan Lin 2, Joe Chih-Hao Chiu 2,5,6,7
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jen-Ai Hospital, 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 3Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 4Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 5Comprehensive Sports Medicine Center (CSMC) Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 6Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, 7Chang Gung University College of Medicine

Here, we describe a modified technique for lower trapezius tendon transfer using an Achilles allograft in the treatment of massive posterosuperior rotator cuff tears.

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