Tenodesis renders better results than tenotomy in repairs of isolated supraspinatus tears with pathologic biceps

Many authors recommend systematic biceps tenotomy or tenodesis when repairing rotator cuff tears, regardless of whether the biceps is normal or pathologic. The purpose of this study was to determine whether 10-year outcomes of repairs of isolated supraspinatus tears are influenced by adjuvant biceps tenodesis or tenotomy.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 18, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Arnaud Goden èche, Jean-François Kempf, Laurent Nové-Josserand, Aude Michelet, Mo Saffarini, Gerjon Hannink, Philippe Collin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research