Traditionally, total shoulder arthroplasty is performed through the deltopectoral approach with violation of the subscapularis tendon. In order to reduce the incidence of postoperative subscapularis dysfunction, the subscapularis-sparing approach, performed entirely through the rotator interval, was developed. This technique allows earlier rehabilitation and may potentially prevent subsequent subscapularis insufficiency and clinical failures.
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