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Die isolierte Subskapularissehnenruptur

Management of isolated subscapularis tendon tears

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Isolierte Subskapularisrupturen treten insgesamt selten auf und sind häufig traumatischen Ursprungs. Trotz spezifischer klinischer Tests und exakter bildgebender Verfahren (Sonographie, MRT) werden diese Rupturen häufig übersehen. Zur Wiederherstellung der Kräftegleichgewichte am Glenohumeralgelenk ist die umgehende operative Rekonstruktion unbedingt zu empfehlen. Durch die Weiterentwicklung der arthroskopischen Techniken können mittlerweile auch Subskapularisteilrupturen des oberen Sehnenanteils und Partialrupturen gut arthroskopisch versorgt werden. Die häufig mitbetroffene lange Bizepssehne sollte mit einer Tenotomie oder einer Tenodese mittherapiert werden. Komplette Subskapularisausrisse sollten nach einer diagnostischen Arthroskopie zur Evaluation von Begleitverletzungen offen rekonstruiert werden. Eine umgehende operative Versorgung erzielt bessere klinische Ergebnisse als eine verzögerte operative Rekonstruktion.

Abstract

Isolated subscapularis tendon tears are rare and often of traumatic origin. Despite specific clinical tests and exact radiological tools (ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging), these tendon ruptures are often overlooked. For restoration of normal biomechanical joint function, immediate operative reconstruction is recommended. Tears of the upper subscapularis and partial articular-side tendon can be safely managed arthroscopically. The biceps tendon is often involved, and adequate treatment with tenotomy or tenodesis must be given to prevent postoperative pain. Complete subscapularis tendon avulsions should be reconstructed with an open repair technique. Immediate surgical management provides better results than delayed repair.

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Bartl, C., Imhoff, A. Die isolierte Subskapularissehnenruptur. Orthopäde 36, 848–854 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00132-007-1136-x

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