Tendon Transfers around de scapula. Cadaver experience

Authors

  • Juan David Lacouture Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
  • Mercedes Salas Universidad La Sabana
  • Juan Carlos González Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Rodrigo Vargas Centro Latinoamericano de Investigación y Entrenamiento en Cirugía de Mínima Invasión (CLEMI), Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Guido Fierro Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Pedro Alfonso Ocampo CIRUJANO HOMBRO Y CODO

Keywords:

Scapula, Tendon Transfers, Scapula Alata

Abstract

Tendon transfers are used in management of winged scapula refractory to conservative treatment to improve scapula function and reestablish adequate shoulder biomechanics. There are different techniques described for these tendon transfers. In this article we reviewed these techniques, in addition, we illustrate with videos on cadavers the following techniques: triple tendon transfer for trapezius paralysis and pectoralis mayor tendon transfer to scapula for serratus anterior disfunction.

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Published

2021-04-19

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Lacouture JD, Salas M, González JC, Vargas R, Fierro G, Ocampo PA. Tendon Transfers around de scapula. Cadaver experience. RELART [Internet]. 2021 Apr. 19 [cited 2026 Jul. 24];28(1):87-91. Available from: https://revistarelart.com/index.php/revista/article/view/171

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