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Biceps Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis.

Kushal V Patel1, Jonathan Bravman2, Armando Vidal2

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Surgical treatment for anterior shoulder pain due to the long head biceps tendon includes tenotomy or tenodesis. Current evidence suggests similar outcomes for both procedures, with surgeon preference often guiding the choice.

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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy

Background:

  • Anterior shoulder pain frequently originates from the long head of the biceps tendon.
  • Conservative management failure may necessitate surgical intervention for this condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare surgical options for long head biceps tendon pathology.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of biceps tenotomy versus tenodesis in managing shoulder pain.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature comparing biceps tenotomy and tenodesis.
  • Analysis of studies considering various tenodesis techniques (arthroscopic vs. open, suprapectoral vs. subpectoral).
  • Assessment of confounding factors, including concomitant rotator cuff tears, in comparative studies.

Main Results:

  • Multiple studies indicate comparable outcomes between biceps tenotomy and tenodesis.
  • Evidence comparing these procedures is often limited by study design and confounding variables.
  • Surgeon preference appears to be a significant factor in procedure selection.

Conclusions:

  • Both biceps tenotomy and tenodesis are viable surgical options for long head biceps tendon issues.
  • Further high-quality research is needed to definitively differentiate outcomes between tenotomy and tenodesis.
  • Current data suggests that surgeon preference plays a key role in the choice of surgical technique.