• Department of Sports Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of the Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, P.R.China;
ZHOU Binghua, Email: yijian510868@hotmail.com; TANG Kanglai, Email: tangkanglai@hotmail.com
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Objective To review the research progress of indication and treatment of graft in shoulder superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) for rotator cuff tear (RCT).Methods The literature related to shoulder SCR in recent years was extensively reviewed, and the anatomy, biomechanics, surgical indications, and treatment of graft in SCR were summarized.Results Superior capsule plays a role as a functional complex with rotator cuff, ligament, and whole capsule. SCR can effectively restore the superior stability of the shoulder. The indications of SCR include the irreparable massive RCT, massive RCT combined with pseudoparalysis shoulder, medium/large RCT with severe degenerative rotator cuff tissue, and dual-layer RCT. In order to achieve a better healing of tendon-bone in graft and decrease the rate of long-term graft retearing, it is essential to select an appropriate thickness graft, fix the graft in right intensity, and get a better capsular continuity.Conclusion The technique of SCR advanced to SCR for reinforcement and it is indicated from substantial massive RCT to severe degeneration of rotator cuff tissue. Graft treatment is the key step for a successful SCR.

Citation: LI Huaisheng, YANG Mingyu, LI Yan, ZHOU Binghua, TANG Kanglai. Research progress of indication and treatment of graft in shoulder superior capsular reconstruction for rotator cuff tear. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021, 35(2): 252-257. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.202006015 Copy

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