No Clinical Difference in Outcomes Between Inlay and Onlay Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis Techniques during Rotator Cuff Repair

Both inlay and onlay arthroscopic biceps tenodesis (ABT) are common procedures performed during rotator cuff repair. The inlay method involves creating a bone socket in the bicipital groove to secure the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) using an interference screw. The onlay method utilizes a suture anchor to secure the LHBT on the surface of the bicipital groove. Little is known on the long-term differences in patient reported outcomes (PROs) between these two techniques. The primary purpose of this study was to compare PROs of inlay versus onlay ABT with a minimum follow-up of two years.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - March 23, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stephan G. Pill, Zachary Rogozinski, Hunter Bohon, Ernesto Barquet Arrambide, Grace E. Welch, Jordyn M. Carroll, Adam Lutz, Ellen Shanley, Charles A. Thigpen, Stefan J. Tolan, Douglas J. Wyland, Michael J. Kissenberth Tags: Original Article Source Type: research