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01-02-2019 | Technical Note • SHOULDER - ARTHROSCOPY

Arthroscopic extra-articular suprapectoral biceps tenodesis with knotless suture anchor

Author: Pinkawas Kongmalai

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 2/2019

Abstract

Tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon is a frequently performed procedure during shoulder arthroscopy. Various open and arthroscopic techniques have been described with comparable outcomes and complication rates. We describe a simple, knotless, arthroscopic extra-articular biceps tenodesis technique using a 4.5-mm knotless anchor. This technique avoids the complications associated with open tenodesis surgery while still removing the diseased biceps tendon from the bicipital groove. The benefits from knotless suture anchor include no requirement of arthroscopic knot tying and no risk of the knot irritation under the coracoid and coracoacromial ligament.

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Title: Arthroscopic extra-articular suprapectoral biceps tenodesis with knotless suture anchor
Author: Pinkawas Kongmalai
Publication date: 01-02-2019
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-018-2301-0

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