title: Technique for repair of the subscapularis tendon.
abstract: Patients with sudden loss of active motion after an external rotation or hyperextension injury should be viewed with a high index of suspicion for a subscapularis tear. Exaggerated external rotation and the presence of a positive lift off or belly press test on physical examination combined with appropriate imaging studies will lead to an early diagnosis. Careful surgical repair combined with a thoughtful rehabilitation program will lessen both the length and degree of disability from this clinical entity.
authors.affiliation: W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic, Dallas, Texas 75204, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Travis
authors.forename: W Z
authors.initials: WZ
authors.lastname: Burkhead
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Doane
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012307:Risk Factors; D012399:Rotation; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012421:Rupture; D012540:Scapula; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome