ReviewInternational orthopaedics2024
Long head of the biceps tendon versatility in reconstructive shoulder surgery: a narrative review of arthroscopic techniques and their biomechanical principles with video presentation.
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- Dynamic anterior stabilization for recurrent anterior shoulder instability improves postoperative patient-reported outcomes without restricting shoulder range of motion: a meta-analysis.International orthopaedics · 2025Pooled it
- Treatments for rotator cuff calcific tendinitis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials.EFORT open reviews · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical outcomes of long head of the biceps tendon augmentation versus partial repair in massive rotator cuff tears.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Two-year outcomes of ultrasound-guided percutaneous tenotomy for long head of the biceps tendinopathy.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Shoulder Instability in the U.S. Military: A Systematic Review of Epidemiology, Operative Management, and Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon for Large to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears with Pseudoparalysis: A Prospective Clinical Study.International orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Irreducible Anterior Shoulder Dislocation with Greater Tuberosity Fracture: Joystick Reduction and Biceps Preservation in an Elderly Female -A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Ultrasound-Based Anatomical Assessment of the Most Common Shoulder Soft Tissue Injuries in Young Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic Repair Versus Conservative Treatment in Degenerative Cuff Tears: Midterm Results.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Superior capsular reconstruction after failed rotator cuff repair using a fascia lata autograft is associated with inferior outcomes compared to primary superior capsular reconstruction for irreparable massive rotator cuff tears.International orthopaedics · 2025Article
- The Evolution of Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Current Trends and Future Perspectives.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Comparison of Different Treatment Strategies for Long Head of Biceps Tendon in Rotator Cuff Repair: A Review.International journal of general medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
The management of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) during shoulder arthroscopy has been a subject of controversy for many years, with evolving discussions and trends. Despite long-standing debate, the nature of the surgical indication regarding how to treat concomitent LHBT injuries has undergone changes in recent years. It now extends beyond the timing of tenotomy to encompass considerations of alternative methods for preserving the LHBT, along with an ongoing exploration of how it can be effectively utilized in reconstructive shoulder surgery. Recent techniques describe approaches to using LHBT in a wide range of procedures, from shoulder instability to rotator cuff tears. Additionally, LHBT-based reconstructive techniques have surfaced for addressing what were formerly denoted as irreparable rotator cuff tears. While current literature provides detailed anatomical descriptions of the LHBT and many reports of novel, advanced techniques, there is still much debate regarding the decision-making process in each case. Because of the growing number of emerging techniques and the escalating debate in the subsequent paper, a decision has been made to present the current literature review concerning the potential utilization of LHBT in shoulder arthroscopy. In a dedicated video, we demonstrate the main arthroscopic techniques employed by the authors in their daily practice.
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