Influence of psychomotor skills and innervation patterns on results of latissimus dorsi tendon transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Clément M L WernerChristian Gerber

Abstract

This investigation was performed to analyze the influence of innervation and psychomotor skills on the outcome of latissimus dorsi transfer. Patients with the 10 best and 10 worst results after latissimus dorsi transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears were selected. All patients meeting the inclusion criteria (n = 12) were subject to a psychomotor test battery (Motorische Leistungsserie) and electromyographic innervation assessment. There was no statistical difference between the 2 groups preoperatively in terms of the commonly tested factors known to influence the results of this procedure adversely. There was a significant difference in both the pattern and selectivity of innervation in the group that had better clinical results. The psychomotor findings were negatively correlated with the range of motion and the strength of the operative shoulder. Function of the operative shoulder could also be predicted by psychomotor function of the uninjured contralateral side. Psychomotor skills testing appears to be a new, potential method by which to predict the outcome of latissimus dorsi transfer.

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Feb 15, 2012·Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology : SMARTT·Thomas RuckstuhlClément Ml Werner
Aug 3, 2010·Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery·Clément M L WernerChristian Gerber
Mar 31, 2020·International Orthopaedics·Philippe ClavertJean-François Kempf

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