title: Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis: technique and results in six dogs.
abstract: Biceps tenodesis was performed using an arthroscopic-assisted technique on six dogs diagnosed with chronic bicipital tendon pathology. The technique was performed using two different fixation methods (i.e., cannulated interference screw, cannulated screw and tissue washer). All six dogs had successful outcomes in terms of return to full function at a mean follow-up time of 11.7 months after surgery. Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis is a feasible option for surgical management of biceps tendon pathology, and it may have advantages over open tenodesis and open or arthroscopic tenotomy. Further study is needed before definitive recommendations regarding indications, complications, and prognosis associated with arthroscopic biceps tenodesis can be made.
authors.affiliation: Comparative Orthopaedic Laboratory, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA.
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kenter
authors.forename: Derek B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Fox
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome