Int J Shoulder Surg Close
 

Figure 1: (a) While viewing from the posterior portal in a right shoulder, a crescent-shaped suture passer was introduced through the anterior midglenoid (AMG) portal and passed through both sides of the split tear of the subscapularis tendon. (b) Polydioxanone suture is passed into the joint, and the suture passer is removed. (c) The free end of the suture is retrieved out the AMG portal and tied. (d) A view of a different patient, showing placement of two sutures for repair of a more extensive subscapularis tear

Figure 1: (a) While viewing from the posterior portal in a right shoulder, a crescent-shaped suture passer was introduced through the anterior midglenoid (AMG) portal and passed through both sides of the split tear of the subscapularis tendon. (b) Polydioxanone suture is passed into the joint, and the suture passer is removed. (c) The free end of the suture is retrieved out the AMG portal and tied. (d) A view of a different patient, showing placement of two sutures for repair of a more extensive subscapularis tear