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ABSTRACT: Purpose
To evaluate the association between rotator cuff tear (RCT) size and long head biceps tendon (LHBT) pathology.Methods
We retrospectively enrolled 202 consecutive patients (114 women and 88 men with mean age at surgery of 62.14 years [SD, 7.73]) who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for different sized full-thickness RCTs. LHBT pathology was evaluated considering the presence of inflammation, section alteration, loss of integrity, dislocation, dynamic instability, and absence. The site of LHBT pathology was evaluated considering 3 portions: (1) the insertional element; (2) the free intra-articular portion; (3) the part that enters the intertubercular groove. Statistics were evluated.Results
The LHBT was absent in 22 cases (10.9%): 2, 4, 15, and 1 patients with small, large, massive, and subscapularis RCTs, respectively. A significant correlation was found between the prevalence of LHBT absence and massive RCTs (P < .001). In 53 patients (26%), there was a healthy LHBT; a healthy LHBT was present in 47%, 20% and 8% of small, large and massive RCTs, respectively. A significant correlation between LHBT inflammation, section alteration, loss of integrity, and RCT severity was found (P < .001, P < .001, and ). The insertional portion was the most involved (57% of cases); RCT severity was significantly associated with the number of involved portions (P < .001).Conclusions
Shoulder LHBT pathology is associated with increasing rotator cuff tear size.Clinical relevance
Surgeons should be aware that biceps pathology is particularly prevalent in patients with larger RTCs.
SUBMITTER: Candela V
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8527326 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation 20210827 5
<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the association between rotator cuff tear (RCT) size and long head biceps tendon (LHBT) pathology.<h4>Methods</h4>We retrospectively enrolled 202 consecutive patients (114 women and 88 men with mean age at surgery of 62.14 years [SD, 7.73]) who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for different sized full-thickness RCTs. LHBT pathology was evaluated considering the presence of inflammation, section alteration, loss of integrity, dislocation, dynamic instability, ...[more]