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Mini-open Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis Using All-Suture Anchor
Abbott Gifford1, Tracy Tauro1, Eric Haunschild1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Section of Cartilage Restoration, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|May 6, 2020
Summary
Proximal biceps tendon pain can be treated with tenotomy or tenodesis. A mini-open subpectoral biceps tenodesis using an all-suture anchor offers effective fixation and minimizes complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Proximal biceps tendon pain is a frequent cause of shoulder dysfunction.
- Nonoperative treatments are often insufficient for persistent shoulder pain.
- Biceps tenotomy and tenodesis are surgical options for refractory cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel technique for mini-open subpectoral biceps tenodesis.
- To describe an onlay technique utilizing an all-suture anchor with needles.
- To highlight the efficiency and complication-minimizing benefits of this approach.
Main Methods:
- A mini-open subpectoral approach was employed.
- An onlay technique was utilized for tendon fixation.
- An all-suture anchor preloaded with needles was used for securement.
Main Results:
- The described technique allows for efficient tendon fixation.
- This method aims to minimize potential complications associated with biceps tenodesis.
- The technique secures the proximal biceps tendon effectively.
Conclusions:
- Mini-open subpectoral biceps tenodesis with an all-suture anchor is a viable surgical option.
- This technique offers an effective solution for proximal biceps tendon pain.
- It provides a method to address shoulder pain while minimizing adverse outcomes.
