title: Lateral releases of the subscapularis tendon.
abstract: The technique of arthroscopic subscapularis repair continues to evolve. A three-sided subscapularis release (e.g. anterior, posterior, superior) is commonly advocated for improving tendon excursion to bone. However, a lateral release is commonly required as well, particularly for full thickness, upper subscapularis tears and full thickness, complete subscapularis tears. We describe the techniques to identify and release the lateral subscapularis border, which aids in the completion of other releases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Ian K Y
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Lo
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Atiba A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Stephen S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Burkhart
keywords: Lateral release; release; subscapularis; subscapularis repair; three-sided subscapularis release