title: Proximal Biceps Tendon and Rotator Cuff Tears.
abstract: The long head of biceps tendon (LHBT) is frequently involved in rotator cuff tears and can cause anterior shoulder pain. Tendon hypertrophy, hourglass contracture, delamination, tears, and tendon instability in the bicipital groove are common macroscopic pathologic findings affecting the LHBT in the presence of rotator cuff tears. Failure to address LHBT disorders in the setting of rotator cuff tear can result in persistent shoulder pain and poor satisfaction after rotator cuff repair. Tenotomy or tenodesis of the LHBT are effective options for relieving pain arising from the LHBT in the setting of reparable and selected irreparable rotator cuff tears.
authors.affiliation: Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU-Langone Medical Center, NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA.
authors.forename: Mandeep S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Virk
authors.affiliation: Division of Shoulder and Elbow and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Electronic address: bcole@rushortho.com.
authors.forename: Brian J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Cole
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D053656:Tenodesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D058971:Tenotomy / Q000009:adverse effects
keywords: Biceps tenodesis; Biceps tenotomy; Rotator cuff tears