Editorial Commentary: Treating Hidden Lesions Using Hidden Data: Isolated Lesions of the Shoulder Biceps Pulley.

Abstract

In a study evaluating a rare condition (isolated lesions of the shoulder biceps pulley), retrospective analysis of a comprehensive, prospective surgical database allows authors to determine the results for the surgical management of this uncommon pathology. The creation and use of a comprehensive surgical database can help surgeons evaluate their own data to help improve patient outcomes. The authors present favorable data on the effectiveness of open subpectoral biceps tenodesis to treat isolated biceps reflection pulley lesions. By maintaining a comprehensive surgical database the authors were able to evaluate their results for the surgical management of this uncommon pathology. The creation and maintenance of a surgical database can help monitor and improve patient outcomes in any practice.