The proximal biceps tendon: tricks and pearls
Busconi, Brian D. ; Deangelis, Nicola ; Guerrero, Patrick
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Chronic Disease
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Injury Severity Score
Joint Instability
Male
Muscle, Skeletal
Orthopedic Procedures
Pain Measurement
Range of Motion, Articular
Risk Assessment
Rotator Cuff
Rupture
Sensitivity and Specificity
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Pain
Tendon Injuries
Tendon Transfer
Tenodesis
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Orthopedics
Rehabilitation and Therapy
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Abstract
The diagnosis and treatment of proximal biceps tendon injuries continue to be a challenge. The difficulty lies on determining if there is isolated biceps pathology versus concomitant rotator cuff tears or instability. Imaging modalities, such as magnetic resonance imaging, continue to provide us with the extra tool to help us confirm our suspicion of additional pathology. Symptomatic biceps tendon tears can undergo debridement, tenotomy, or tenodesis if nonoperative measures fail to provide relief. Reports from performing a biceps tenotomy often give similar functional outcomes compared with tenodesis. Cosmetic deformity on the lateral arm may be noted with tenodesis and initial fatigue. Tenodesis may subject the patient to a longer rehabilitation process and increased pain. The decision of which one should be performed lies between the physician and the patient's expectations.
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Sports Med Arthrosc. 2008 Sep;16(3):187-94. Link to article on publisher's site