Rotator Tendon Transfer

Rotator tendon transfer procedures are used when traditional rotator cuff repairs are not possible, often due to massive or irreparable tears. These techniques involve relocating nearby muscles and tendons to restore shoulder movement and strength. Learn more about the different tendon transfer options below:

Tendon Transfer Procedures – Overview of the surgical techniques used to restore function in patients with irreparable rotator cuff damage.

Pectoralis Major Transfer – A transfer of the pectoralis major muscle to compensate for subscapularis tendon tears.

Latissimus Dorsi Transfer – Redirection of the latissimus dorsi muscle to replace lost function in the posterosuperior cuff.

Arthroscopic Lat Dorsi Tendon Transfer – A minimally invasive version of the latissimus dorsi transfer, offering quicker recovery and less soft tissue disruption.