Isolated arthroscopic biceps tenotomy or tenodesis improves symptoms in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.

P, Boileau; F, Baqué; L, Valerio; P, Ahrens; C, Chuinard; C, Trojani

doi:10.2106/jbjs.e.01097

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Isolated arthroscopic biceps tenotomy or tenodesis improves symptoms in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.

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Boileau P

Baqué F

Valerio L

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Lesions of the long head of the biceps tendon are often associated with massive rotator cuff tears and may be responsible for shoulder pain and dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of isolated arthroscopic biceps tenotomy or...

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