title: Subscapularis repair with the suture shuttle loop technique.
abstract: Successful techniques for arthroscopic repair of subscapularis tendon tears have been previously described in the literature. Recommendations regarding portal placement, tissue mobilization, and suture passage have been published. We present a novel technique that uses a shuttle suture passed with the Viper suture passer (Arthrex, Naples, FL) through a standard anterior arthroscopy portal. The described technique easily passes a suture through the subscapularis tendon while the surgeon visualizes suture placement from the posterior portal.
authors.affiliation: Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, Michigan, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nystrom
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fagan
authors.forename: Kristin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Vedder
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Heming