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Table 2 Perioperative Data. All cases (an = 45 but 44 patients) and n = 23 with clinical follow-up

From: Histopathology of long head of biceps tendon removed during tenodesis demonstrates degenerative histopathology and not inflammatory changes

 

n = 45a

n = 23

LHBT tenodesis site

 Supra-pectoral

32 (71.1%)

19 (82.6%)

 Sub-pectoral

13 (28.9%)

4 (17.4%)

Concomitant surgical proceduresb

 Subacromial decompression

25

11

 Rotator cuff repair

11

8

 Excision of distal clavicle

2

1

 Glenohumeral debridement

14

6

 Removal of intratendinous calcification (not LHBT)

1

1

 Capsular release

3

0

Issues with tenodesis sitec

14 (31.1%)

7 (30.4%)

 Supra-pectoral

11

5 (61%)

 Sub-pectoral

3

2 (39%)

Non-operative Treatment

7 of 14

3 of 7

 Pain-medication and physiotherapy only

2

1

 Needed Image guided (USS) pain ablation

5

2

Surgical Revision

7 of 14

4 of 7

 From proximal to distal supra-pectoral level with anchor fixation

2

2

 From supra-pectoral level to sub-pectoral level with anchor fixation

3

1

 Staying at sub-pectoral level with anchor fixation

1

0

 Staying at sub-pectoral level with all-suture anchor tenodesis

1

1

Return to work (months) (n = 19)

8.5 ± 10.7 (0; 34)

8.5 ± 10.7 (0; 34)

Postoperative Follow-up (months)

21.9 ± 14.2 (12; 55)

34.0 ± 11.1 (12; 55)

  1. bmultiple concomitant surgical procedures possible per case; c pain, cramping, tendon rupture, fixation failure, LHBT Long head of biceps tendon, USS Ultrasound scan