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Arthroscopically assisted lower trapezius tendon (aLTT) transfer using Achilles tendon allograft is effective in restoring external rotation and relieving excessive loading on the teres minor. It has shown good results in patients with brachial plexus injuries and posterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears. Isolated infraspinatus musculotendinous tears present distinct characteristics compared with other rotator cuff tears, as these lesions cause rapid atrophy and significant fatty infiltration within the muscle, making direct surgical repair less feasible. Tears of the infraspinatus tendon usually are associated with other rotator cuff injuries but can be isolated injuries, and tear at the musculotendinous junction of the tendon is a less common. Existing literature predominantly focuses on nerve\u2010related causes of infraspinatus deficiency, such as in Parsonage\u2010Turner syndrome or suprascapular nerve entrapment, which may be secondary to ganglion cysts along the nerve's path as well as other space\u2010occupying lesions like tumors or vascular malformations. Infraspinatus muscle tendon injuries also can result from steroid injections and lead to severe pain and weakness during external rotation. Primary repair of the tear is a first choice if nonsurgical treatment is unsuccessful and if tear morphology and fatty infiltration allow. However, repair has a low success rate because of the aforementioned features. For older, low\u2010demand patients, subacromial debridement or the use of a biodegradable subacromial balloon spacer can provide pain relief and functional improvement. 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