Treatment options for long head of biceps tendon tenodesis
Abstract
The long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) is frequently described as a primary "pain generator" in anterior shoulder pain. While both tenotomy and tenodesis are commonly employed for LHBT pathologies, no consensus exists on the optimal procedure, as neither has demonstrated clear superiority. It is widely recognized, however, that tenotomy is associated with a risk of "Popeye" deformity and aesthetic concerns, whereas tenodesis mitigates these issues. The tenodesis literature reveals a variety of LHBT fixation methods, which differ primarily in the location of fixation, the choice of implants, and the suturing technique. This article classifies these techniques into two main groups (subpectoral and non-subpectoral tenodesis) to provide an overview of the surgical techniques and to contrast their advantages and disadvantages, thereby assisting surgeons in individualized decision-making based on factors such as tendon quality, bone density, economic considerations, injury type, cosmetic concerns, and surgeon experience.
Read the paper
Related studies
- A Survey on Knowledge Graphs: Representation, Acquisition, and Applications
- Toxicity of nanomaterials
- The Human Gene Mutation Database: towards a comprehensive repository of inherited mutation data for medical research, genetic diagnosis and next-generation sequencing studies
- Halogen bonding (X‐bonding): A biological perspective
- Biofilm formation at the air–liquid interface by the Pseudomonas fluorescens SBW25 wrinkly spreader requires an acetylated form of cellulose
- Opioid Activation of Toll-Like Receptor 4 Contributes to Drug Reinforcement
Go deeper in Evidence Hub
Evidence Hub adds a study data sheet (design, sample size, evidence level, key numbers), an AI summary and a chat grounded in the paper's text.