Long Head of Biceps Tendon Management in the Setting of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears

Overview

Journal JSES Rev Rep Tech

Date 2024 Oct 30

PMID 39474183

Authors

Javier Ardebol

Kassem Ghayyad

Theresa Pak

Lisa Galasso

Matthew Noble

Ali Ihsan Kilic

Diego Gonzalez-Morgado

Mariano E Menendez

Patrick J Denard

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Abstract

Pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon is commonly associated with massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs), which account for roughly one third of all rotator cuff tears. Treatment options for this condition include tenotomy, tenodesis, augmentation, and the use of the tendon as a graft for partial superior capsule reconstruction. Augmentation and superior capsular reconstruction are evolving techniques in the management of MRCTs. However, similar to the lack of consensus on the treatment of MRCTs, there are no clear guidelines for the management of concurrent biceps tendon pathology.

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