A study to determine the optimal insertion point of the latissimus dorsi muscle for treatment of rotator cuff tears using in-silico biomechanical models. A cadaver trial was used to validate the simulation results. The optimal area for insertion for improving glenohumeral rotation throughout a range of flexion was found to be the center of the greater tuberosity.

Volume Subject Area:
Surgical Tools
Topics:
Biomechanics, Muscle, Optimization, Rotation, Simulation, Simulation results
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