Single incision latissimus dorsi surgical technique: a three button repair

Abstract

Due to the infrequent occurrence of latissimus dorsi insertional avulsions or tendon ruptures, there is no clear evidence on the optimal surgical fixation strategy. A three suture unicortical button repair technique through a single incision offers an anatomic reconstruction of the broad insertional footprint with adequate exposure. This fixation strategy is the preferred technique by the senior author.

Keywords

• Latissimus dorsi
• technique
• three button
• repair
• anatomic reconstruction
• tendon rupture