# LOWER TRAPEZIUS TRANSFER FOR IRREPARABLE ROTATOR CUFF TEAR: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

## TL;DR

This systematic review shows that lower trapezius transfer surgery improves pain and function in patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears.

## Contribution

The study provides a comprehensive evaluation of functional and pain outcomes after lower trapezius transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears.

## Key findings

- Pain levels significantly decreased from 7.1 to 2.4 on the VAS after surgery.
- Functional scores improved from 49.5 to 78.3 using the ASES system.
- The results support lower trapezius transfer as an effective surgical option for this condition.

## Abstract

To evaluate functional results considering the final stages of function and postoperative pain in patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears undergoing surgical treatment by lower trapezius transfer. A systematic review of the literature was carried out following the PRISMA guidelines without restrictions on language and year of publication. The search was carried out in the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. The main descriptors used were: "Rotator Cuff" OR "Rotator Cuff Injuries" OR Rotator Cuff Tear. The stages analyzed were pain, range of motion and function. We found 215 articles, of which 12 were included involving 374 participants. There was a statistically significant improvement comparing the pre and postoperative periods. The average intensity of pain was 7.1 and decreased to 2.4 according to the VAS. Using the ASES system, the result certainly improved, where the initial average was 49.5 (bad result) and the final average was 78.3 (good result). The results suggest that lower trapezius transfer is effective as a therapeutic option in patients treated by the surgical technique studied, according to the results found.
Level of Evidence III; Systematic Review.