Biceps Tenodesis: Anatomic Tensioning.

Tao, Matthew A; Calcei, Jacob G; Taylor, Samuel A · Arthrosc Tech · 2017

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

Biceps tenodesis is a commonly employed surgical intervention for refractory symptoms related to the biceps-labral complex, those intra-articular and those within the extra-articular bicipital tunnel. While a litany of surgical techniques exists, the optimal method for ensuring an anatomic length-tension relationship during tenodesis remains elusive. Appropriate tensioning may limit undesirable outcomes such as cramping or cosmetic deformity. We describe herein our technique as a simple and efficient means to establish patient-specific, anatomic tensioning of the long head of the biceps during tenodesis.