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Arthroscopic On-Lay Biceps Tenodesis: The Loop-Lock Technique.

Matthew Daggett¹, Blake Stepanovich¹, Andrew Meyers¹

¹Kansas City University, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.

Arthroscopy Techniques

|November 8, 2019

Summary

Shoulder pain from the long head of the biceps tendon can be treated with arthroscopic tenodesis. A new "loop-lock" technique offers a popular, minimally invasive option for biceps tendon pathology.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy

Background:

The long head of the biceps tendon is a frequent source of shoulder pain.
Various pathologies can affect the long head of the biceps tendon.
Surgical interventions are available for biceps tendon issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel all-arthroscopic technique for biceps tenodesis.
To present the "loop-lock" technique as a viable option for treating biceps tendon pathology.

Main Methods:

An all-arthroscopic surgical approach is utilized.
The technique, termed "loop-lock," is detailed for biceps tenodesis.
This method addresses pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon.

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Main Results:

All-arthroscopic tenodesis is increasingly favored due to advancements in arthroscopy.
The "loop-lock" technique provides a minimally invasive solution.
This technique effectively manages biceps tendon pathology.

Conclusions:

The "loop-lock" technique is a valuable addition to arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
It offers an effective and popular method for biceps tenodesis.
This approach addresses common shoulder pain generators related to the biceps tendon.