Surgical anatomy of the lower trapezius tendon transfer

Background The precise surgical anatomy of the lower trapezius tendon transfer has not been well described. A precise anatomic description of the different trapezius segments and the associated neurovascular structures is crucial for operative planning and execution. We aimed (1) to establish a reli...

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Published in:	Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery Vol. 24; no. 9; pp. 1353 - 1358
Main Authors:	Omid, Reza, MD, Cavallero, Matthew J., MD, Granholm, Danielle, BS, Villacis, Diego C., MD, Yi, Anthony M., BS
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-09-2015
Subjects:	Adult Cadaver cadaveric study Dissection Humans lower trapezius Orthopedics spinal accessory nerve Superficial Back Muscles - anatomy & histology Superficial Back Muscles - blood supply Superficial Back Muscles - innervation Superficial Back Muscles - surgery Surgical anatomy surgical landmarks Tendon Transfer Tendons - anatomy & histology Tendons - surgery cadaveric study surgical landmarks Surgical anatomy Basic Science Study tendon transfer spinal accessory nerve Anatomy lower trapezius Cadaver Dissection
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