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Arthroscopic suprapectoral tenodesis of the long head biceps: reproducing an anatomic length-tension relationship.

ABSTRACT: Tenodesis is an accepted treatment option in the management of pathology involving the long head of the biceps (LHB). Among the common causes for revision surgery after tenodesis are residual pain within the bicipital groove, cramping, early biceps fatigue, and biceps deformity. Most technical descriptions of arthroscopic biceps tenodesis involve fixation of the LHB tendon within or proximal to the intertubercular sulcus and thus fail to address the described sources of pain within this proximal anatomic location. Suprapectoral tenodesis offers the surgeon the ability to remove the LHB from within the bicipital groove by fixating the biceps more distally. Cramping, early fatigue, and biceps deformity have been described when the appropriate length-tension relation of the biceps tendon has not been restored after LHB tenodesis. Our described procedure allows for a more consistent restoration of the anatomic length-tension relation of the LHB, therefore reducing the symptoms associated with this variable. This all-arthroscopic, suprapectoral biceps tenodesis with interference fixation addresses the most common causes for revision surgery and offers a comprehensive solution for LHB pathology.

SUBMITTER: David TS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3678639 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Arthroscopic suprapectoral tenodesis of the long head biceps: reproducing an anatomic length-tension relationship.

David Tal S TS Schildhorn Jeffrey C JC

Arthroscopy techniques 20120721 1

Tenodesis is an accepted treatment option in the management of pathology involving the long head of the biceps (LHB). Among the common causes for revision surgery after tenodesis are residual pain within the bicipital groove, cramping, early biceps fatigue, and biceps deformity. Most technical descriptions of arthroscopic biceps tenodesis involve fixation of the LHB tendon within or proximal to the intertubercular sulcus and thus fail to address the described sources of pain within this proximal ...[more]

PMID: 23766967

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Project description:Abstract Biceps tendinopathy and superior labrum anterior posterior lesions are a common source of shoulder pain and disability and can be effectively treated with biceps tenodesis. There are a variety of open and arthroscopic tenodesis techniques, but no one technique has demonstrated superiority. Arthroscopic techniques often disregard the extra-articular portions of the biceps tendon as a potential source of pain. Open techniques address this concern; however, they can be associated with wound complications, increased blood loss, nerve injury, and disruptions to surgical workflow. Here, we describe an all arthroscopic tenodesis technique at the suprapectoral zone of the tendon. This method addresses extra-articular sources of pain, while limiting the potential pitfalls of open surgery. Technique Video Video 1 Narrated technique video. Standard posterior, anterior, lateral, and low anterior portals are used during the technique. Viewing from the posterior portal in a right shoulder the biceps anchor is debrided to a stable base. A BirdBeak device is inserted through the standard anterior portal and pierces the biceps tendon as laterally as possible, and an 18-gauge spinal needle is used to tease the suture from the BirdBeak device. After a standard subacromial decompression is performed the camera is inserted into the standard lateral portal, and an anterior subdeltoid bursectomy is performed to provide adequate visualization of the tenodesis site. An accessory low anterior portal is created about 1.5 cm proximal to the pectoralis major tendon insertion. The pectoralis major insertion site is used to aid in localization of the tendon just proximal to the subdeltoid portion of the tendon. An 11-blade is inserted through the low anterior portal and used to incise the transverse humeral ligament; the biceps tendon will often bulge from beneath the ligament at this step, confirming appropriate position. The bicep tendon is retracted with the probe, and a noncannulated 8-mm reamer is inserted into the low anterior portal and used to produce a unicortical tunnel. The tunnel’s edges are debrided using an arthroscopic shaver and the arthroscopic electrocautery device; the inferior portion of the tunnel must be smooth to prevent fraying of the tendon. The biceps tendon is then tensioned appropriately via tension pulled through the previously placed suture. A fork-tipped interference screw is then introduced through the low anterior portal to introduce the biceps tendon into the tenodesis site. The interference screw is then inserted and left 1 mm proud. The residual proximal bicep tendon is then amputated using an arthroscopic biter and removed through the lateral portal. The finished tenodesis site is probed and inspected, and a standard postoperative protocol is used.

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Arthroscopic suprapectoral tenodesis of the long head biceps: reproducing an anatomic length-tension relationship.

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Arthroscopic suprapectoral tenodesis of the long head biceps: reproducing an anatomic length-tension relationship.

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