Gyuna Baek , Jung Gon Kim , Gyu Rim Baek , Genevieve Fraipont , Victor Hung , Chang Hee Baek , Michelle H. McGarry , Thay Q. Lee
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This study aimed to compare the biomechanical effects of lower trapezius transfer alone versus combined lower and middle trapezius transfer for posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Eight cadaveric shoulders were tested under four conditions: intact, posterosuperior cuff tear, lower trapezius transfer, and combined lower and middle trapezius transfer. Superior translation, subacromial contact pressure, and rotational range of motion were measured at multiple abduction and external rotation positions. Statistical analysis was performed using a linear mixed-effects model.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Both lower trapezius and combined lower and middle trapezius transfers significantly reduced superior humeral head translation versus the tear condition (<em>p</em> < .041). The combined transfer restored translation to intact levels and was more effective than lower trapezius transfer alone at 0° and 20° abduction (<em>p</em> < .031). Subacromial contact pressure decreased significantly with both transfers at 20° and 40° abduction (<em>p</em> < .030), and with combined transfer also at 0° abduction and 30° ER (<em>p</em> < .042). Total rotational range of motion was preserved in all conditions.</div></div><div><h3>Interpretation</h3><div>Combined lower and middle trapezius transfer offers superior biomechanical restoration of glenohumeral joint stability compared to lower trapezius transfer alone without compromising range of motion. These findings support the potential of dual tendon transfer in addressing both posterior and superior cuff deficiencies, warranting further clinical evaluation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50992,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Biomechanics","volume":"128 ","pages":"Article 106621"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4000,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Comparative biomechanical analysis of combined lower and middle trapezius tendon transfer vs. isolated lower trapezius tendon transfer in irreparable posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears\",\"authors\":\"Gyuna Baek , Jung Gon Kim , Gyu Rim Baek , Genevieve Fraipont , Victor Hung , Chang Hee Baek , Michelle H. McGarry , Thay Q. 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Comparative biomechanical analysis of combined lower and middle trapezius tendon transfer vs. isolated lower trapezius tendon transfer in irreparable posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears
Background
Posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears remain challenging to manage. While lower trapezius transfer restores posterior cuff function, it lacks the superior cuff's biomechanical role. Middle trapezius tendon transfer has shown efficacy in addressing superior cuff deficiencies with dynamic joint-centering and spacer effects. This study aimed to compare the biomechanical effects of lower trapezius transfer alone versus combined lower and middle trapezius transfer for posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears.
Methods
Eight cadaveric shoulders were tested under four conditions: intact, posterosuperior cuff tear, lower trapezius transfer, and combined lower and middle trapezius transfer. Superior translation, subacromial contact pressure, and rotational range of motion were measured at multiple abduction and external rotation positions. Statistical analysis was performed using a linear mixed-effects model.
Findings
Both lower trapezius and combined lower and middle trapezius transfers significantly reduced superior humeral head translation versus the tear condition (p < .041). The combined transfer restored translation to intact levels and was more effective than lower trapezius transfer alone at 0° and 20° abduction (p < .031). Subacromial contact pressure decreased significantly with both transfers at 20° and 40° abduction (p < .030), and with combined transfer also at 0° abduction and 30° ER (p < .042). Total rotational range of motion was preserved in all conditions.
Interpretation
Combined lower and middle trapezius transfer offers superior biomechanical restoration of glenohumeral joint stability compared to lower trapezius transfer alone without compromising range of motion. These findings support the potential of dual tendon transfer in addressing both posterior and superior cuff deficiencies, warranting further clinical evaluation.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Biomechanics is an international multidisciplinary journal of biomechanics with a focus on medical and clinical applications of new knowledge in the field.
The science of biomechanics helps explain the causes of cell, tissue, organ and body system disorders, and supports clinicians in the diagnosis, prognosis and evaluation of treatment methods and technologies. Clinical Biomechanics aims to strengthen the links between laboratory and clinic by publishing cutting-edge biomechanics research which helps to explain the causes of injury and disease, and which provides evidence contributing to improved clinical management.
A rigorous peer review system is employed and every attempt is made to process and publish top-quality papers promptly.
Clinical Biomechanics explores all facets of body system, organ, tissue and cell biomechanics, with an emphasis on medical and clinical applications of the basic science aspects. The role of basic science is therefore recognized in a medical or clinical context. The readership of the journal closely reflects its multi-disciplinary contents, being a balance of scientists, engineers and clinicians.
The contents are in the form of research papers, brief reports, review papers and correspondence, whilst special interest issues and supplements are published from time to time.
Disciplines covered include biomechanics and mechanobiology at all scales, bioengineering and use of tissue engineering and biomaterials for clinical applications, biophysics, as well as biomechanical aspects of medical robotics, ergonomics, physical and occupational therapeutics and rehabilitation.