title: Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques for the Management of Proximal Biceps Injuries.
abstract: Current arthroscopic surgical techniques for the management of proximal biceps tendon disorders encompass 3 commonly advocated procedures: proximal biceps anchor reattachment (superior labrum anterior to posterior or SLAP repair), biceps tenotomy, and arthroscopic biceps tenodesis. The indications for each procedure vary based on injury pattern, symptomatic presentation, concomitant pathologic abnormality, and most notably, patient factors, such as age, functional demand, and specific sport or activity participation. Outcomes after SLAP repair are generally favorable, although recent studies have found biceps tenodesis to be the preferred treatment for certain patient populations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Brian C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Werner
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, 400 Ray C Hunt Drive, Suite 330, Charlottesville, VA 29903, USA.
authors.forename: Russell E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Holzgrefe
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, 400 Ray C Hunt Drive, Suite 330, Charlottesville, VA 29903, USA. Electronic address: sfb2e@virginia.edu.
authors.forename: Stephen F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Brockmeier
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D053656:Tenodesis / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis; Interference screw; Long head biceps tendon; Proximal biceps; SLAP repair; Shoulder arthroscopy