of Biceps Tendon Lesions in the Setting of Rotator Cuff Tears: Prospective Cohort Study of Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis

Shoulder: Rotator Cuff


Treatment of Biceps Tendon Lesions in the Setting of Rotator Cuff Tears: Prospective Cohort Study of Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis


Koh KH, Ahn JH, Kim SM, et al (Sungkyunkwan Univ School of Medicine, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea) Am J Sports Med 38:1584-1590, 2010§



S.F.M. Duncan, MD, MPH, MBA



Evidence Ranking


• A



Expert Rating


• 3



Abstract



Background


During rotator cuff repair, biceps tendon lesions are frequently encountered. However, there is still controversy about optimal treatment for these lesions.



Purpose


To compare the results of tenotomy and suture anchor tenodesis prospectively.



Study Design


Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2.



Methods

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