The Proximal Long Head Biceps Tendon (LHBT) Rupture: LHBT Tenodesis for Symptomatic Chronic Ruptures and Revision LHBT Tenodesis


Chapter 51

The Proximal Long Head Biceps Tendon (LHBT) Rupture


LHBT Tenodesis for Symptomatic Chronic Ruptures and Revision LHBT Tenodesis



Peter J. Millett, Simon A. Euler, Joshua A. Greenspoon, and Maximilian Petri

Introduction


Ruptures of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) usually occur in patients with intrinsic tendon degeneration and concomitant rotator cuff tears. Even though nonoperative management is successful in most patients, some patients may suffer from persistent symptoms such as weakness, pain, cramping, and cosmetic deformity. The same symptoms may arise after a surgical biceps tenotomy or after a failed biceps tenodesis. A variety of techniques for biceps tenodesis have been described, including both open and arthroscopic technique with multiple fixation sites and devices.

Procedure


Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis


With the arm abducted and slightly internally rotated, the skin is incised along the axillary crease from 1 cm superior to 3 cm inferior to the inferior border of the pectoralis major tendon. Using the interval between the pectoralis major tendon superiorly and the short head of the biceps inferiorly, the LHBT is retrieved in the bicipital groove, externalized, and whipstitched. A unicortical bone tunnel is reamed in the inferior aspect of the bicipital groove and the tendon is inserted using an interference screw, additionally tying the sutures on top of the screw.

Patient History



Patient Examination



Imaging



Treatment Options: Nonoperative and Operative



Surgical Anatomy



Surgical Indications



Surgical Technique Setup


Positioning



Possible Pearls



Possible Pitfalls


Mar 28, 2020 | Posted by in ORTHOPEDIC | Comments Off on The Proximal Long Head Biceps Tendon (LHBT) Rupture: LHBT Tenodesis for Symptomatic Chronic Ruptures and Revision LHBT Tenodesis

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