Subscapularis Tears Presentation Series (Part 3): Predictive Healing Index
Patrick J. Denard, MD (Medford, OR), presents findings from a retrospective study evaluating predictors of subscapularis tendon healing following repair. Reviewing data from 279 patients, Dr. Denard introduces a scoring index that identifies key risk factors—including fatty infiltration of the lower subscapularis and supraspinatus muscles, BMI, and sex—to estimate the likelihood of tendon healing. The model provides a practical tool for surgeons to assess risk preoperatively and determine if augmentation or alternative procedures may be warranted.
