Gerber et al. technique of latissimus dorsi transfer for irreparable posterior superior rotator cuff. A, Exposure of greater tuberosity and rotator cuff footprint. B, Incision for latissimus dorsi tendon harvest. C, Exposure of latissimus dorsi footprint. D, Transfer of tendon deep to deltoid. E, Excursion needed for transfer. F, Repair of latissimus dorsi to greater tuberosity with repair of residual rotator cuff to medial tendon.