Meta-Analysis
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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2023; 14(11): 813-826
Published online Nov 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i11.813
Long head of biceps tendon transposition for massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ren-Wen Wan, Zhi-Wen Luo, Yi-Meng Yang, Han-Li Zhang, Jia-Ni Chen, Shi-Yi Chen, Xi-Liang Shang
Ren-Wen Wan, Zhi-Wen Luo, Yi-Meng Yang, Han-Li Zhang, Jia-Ni Chen, Shi-Yi Chen, Xi-Liang Shang, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
Co-corresponding authors: Shi-Yi Chen and Xi-Liang Shang.
Author contributions: Wan RW and Luo ZW contributed equally to this study; Wan RW, Chen SY, and Shang XL participated in the study design, data analysis, and drafting of the critically revised the manuscript; Wan RW and Luo ZW were responsible for selecting articles for inclusion, and conducted the risk of bias assessment, and data extraction; Yang YM, Zhang HL, and Chen JN helped to revise the manuscript; Chen SY and Shang XL made invaluable contributions to conceptualizing the study and providing meticulous final review; All authors read and approved the manuscript.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81972125 and No. 82172510.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Xi-Liang Shang, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Doctor, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12 Urumqi Middle Road, Shanghai 200040, China. sxl00720@163.com
Received: August 16, 2023
Peer-review started: August 16, 2023
First decision: September 19, 2023
Revised: September 21, 2023
Accepted: October 16, 2023
Article in press: October 16, 2023
Published online: November 18, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) with long head of biceps tendon (LHBT) transposition was developed to massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs). However, the outcomes of this technique remain unclear. SCR with LHBT transposition is a reliable and economical technique for treating MIRCTs, both in terms of biomechanical and clinical outcomes, with comparable clinical outcomes, improved range of motion, acromiohumeral distance, and reduced the retear rates compared to conventional SCR and other established techniques.