ArticleJournal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology2026
A novel, simple, and affordable technique for arthroscopic soft-tissue tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon.
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backgroundThe purpose of this study was to describe a novel, simple, and implant-free arthroscopic soft-tissue tenodesis technique of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) to the rotator cuff using an absorbable monofilament suture and to evaluate its clinical and functional outcomes at a minimum 1-year follow-up.
methodsA retrospective case series of 23 patients (mean age 58.0 ± 7.8 years) who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with concomitant LHBT soft-tissue tenodesis between June 2021 and June 2023 was analyzed. Functional outcomes were assessed using Constant-Murley Score (CMS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, and the Long Head of Biceps (LHB) score. Supination strength was measured with a handheld dynamometer and compared with the contralateral side. Incidence of Popeye deformity and tenderness over the bicipital groove were recorded.
resultsObjective Popeye deformity was observed in 13% of patients, with subjective concern reported by only 4.3%. Supination strength and LHB scores were similar to the contralateral side (means of 104.65 versus 104.64 N; LHB 93.7 versus 94.6 points). The mean CMS and ASES scores were 90.3 ± 12.4 and 89.6 ± 15.9 points, respectively. The SANE score averaged 87.4 ± 20.9, and the VAS for pain was low (1.65 ± 2.59 cm).
conclusionsThis implant-free, arthroscopic LHBT soft-tissue tenodesis technique is technically simple, cost-effective, and yields excellent clinical and functional outcomes with minimal cosmetic concerns. It represents a reliable option for patients undergoing rotator cuff repair with concurrent LHBT pathology. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.
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