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Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft
Published on: June 6, 2025
Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using Biceps Tendon Autograft with Novel Biceps Tenodesis Arthroscopic Fixation: A
Dylan C Crawford1, Kendal C Burnette2, John R Tuttle1
1School of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America.
Introduction:
Rotator cuff tears are a common clinical pathology increasingly markedly with age. Large to massive tears are often complex procedures due to the underlying nature of the injury.
Case Report:
We present a case of a superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) utilizing the long head biceps tendon as an autograft as well as a novel arthroscopic, suprapectoral biceps tenodesis technique here on a 68-year-old male with complaints of the right shoulder pain over the previous 6 months.
Conclusion:
Primary repair of a complete supraspinatus tear was attempted, but due to tendon retraction and inability to mobilize the supraspinatus back to the footprint, SCR utilizing the long head biceps tendon was performed. In addition, a novel technique of biceps tenodesis fixation utilizing an all-suture knotless anchor is used.
