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April 24, 2026The American Journal of Sports Medicine0 citations

Return-to-Work and Clinical Outcomes After Anterior Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major Tendon Transfer for Irreparable Subscapularis Tears

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CBChang Hee BaekBKBo Taek KimJKJung Gon Kim

Key Points

  • To assess the effectiveness of anterior latissimus dorsi and teres major tendon transfer in patients with irreparable subscapularis tears regarding clinical outcomes and return-to-work rates.
  • Evaluated patients undergoing anterior tendon transfer for irreparable subscapularis tears.
  • Assessments included return-to-work rates and occupational demands post-surgery.
  • Analyzed predictors of successful return-to-work outcomes.
  • 91.0% of patients returned to work (58.2% complete, 32.8% partial) at a mean of 5.4 months after the procedure.
  • Lighter occupational demands were identified as a strong predictor of successful return to work.
  • Intact tendon integrity also significantly predicted return-to-work success.

Abstract

Anterior LDTM transfer is a reliable and effective treatment for patients with irreparable subscapularis tears, resulting in favorable clinical outcomes and high RTW rates. Overall, 91.0% of patients returned to work (58.2% complete, 32.8% partial) at a mean 5.4 ± 1.5 months across all work levels. Lighter occupational demands and intact tendon integrity were strong predictors of successful RTW.

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Baek et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb0cb2553a5433e34b5a8fhttps://doi.org/10.1177/03635465261439045
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