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All patients had MRI and arthroscopic evidence of chronic massive tears. The clinical outcome was assessed using the Constant and Murley and patient satisfaction scores at a mean follow-up of 36 months (30 to 46). <\/jats:p><jats:p> The polyester ligament (500 mm \u00d7 10 mm) was passed into the joint via the portal of Neviaser, medial to the tear through healthy cuff. The two ends of the ligament holding the cuff were passed through tunnels made in the proximal humerus at the footprint of the insertion of the cuff. The ligament was tied with a triple knot over the humeral cortex. <\/jats:p><jats:p> All the patients remained free from pain (p &lt; 0.001) with improvement in function (p &lt; 0.001) and range of movement (p &lt; 0.001). The mean pre-operative and post-operative Constant scores were 46.7 (39.0 to 61.0) and 85.4 (52.0 to 96.0), respectively (p &lt; 0.001). The mean patient satisfaction score was 90%. 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