ArticleArthroscopy techniques2023
Biceps Smash Technique: Biceps Tendon Autograft Augmentation for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Reconstruction.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 20 citations in OpenAlex.
- Reinforcements and augmentations with the long head of the biceps tendon in shoulder surgery: a narrative review.EFORT open reviews · 2025Article
- Rotator Cuff Repair With "BicepBrace" Biceps Tendon Augmentation.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- The Evolution of Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Current Trends and Future Perspectives.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- The Open-Book Technique With Sliced Biceps Tendon Autograft Augmentation in the Reconstruction of the Subscapularis in Shoulder Arthroplasty.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Augmentation Techniques for Rotator Cuff Repairs.JBJS reviews · 2025Review
- Mini-open transosseous repair with bursal augmentation improves outcomes in massive rotator cuff tears.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Biologic augmentation of rotator cuff repair with microfragmented autologous subacromial bursal tissue enveloped in a patch of compressed autologous long head of biceps tendon tissue: theJSES international · 2024Article
- Patch Augmentation in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery-Review of Current Evidence and Newest Trends.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Biceps tendon autograft augmentation for rotator cuff and instability procedures: a narrative review.EFORT open reviews · 2024Review
- Anterior Labral Reconstruction With Biceps Autograft for Anterior Shoulder Instability.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- Subscapularis Repair Augmentation With the Long Head Biceps Tendon During Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: The "Biceps-Subscap Sling" Technique.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
The proportion of postoperative retears after arthroscopic rotator cuff reconstruction remains constant despite advancement of suture techniques and improved anchor implants. The commonly degenerative nature of rotator cuff tears can carry the risk of compromised tissue. Several techniques have been developed to biologically enhance rotator cuff repair, and a considerable number of autologous, allogeneic, and xenogenous augmentation methods have been described. This article introduces the biceps smash technique, an arthroscopic augmentation procedure for posterosuperior rotator cuff reconstruction using an autograft patch of the long head of the biceps tendon.
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