2021 Annual Meeting Shoulder Access Pass-Clinical Outcomes of the Open Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis Technique with Implant-Free Fixation

Clinical Outcomes of the Open Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis Technique with Implant-Free Fixation

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Video Summary

In this video, the presenter discusses the surgical options for treating pathology related to the long head of the biceps tendon and superior labrum in the shoulder. They specifically focus on biceps tenodesis, a commonly performed procedure that involves fixation of the tendon using various implants. The presenter introduces an implant-free technique called the Caspari-Weber, which involves an inlay fixation of the biceps tendon in a sub-pectoral location. They conducted a study to examine the outcomes and complication rates of this technique in an active population, and found that it had high functional outcomes with a low complication rate. They also discuss the potential cost savings of this technique compared to arthroscopic procedures. The presentation concludes by acknowledging the limitations of the study as a non-randomized retrospective review, but also highlights the significance of including all consecutive patients to minimize selection bias. Overall, the implant-free sub-pectoral biceps tenodesis technique shows promise as a viable and cost-effective option for treating shoulder pathology. No credits were given in the video.

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Dr. Michael Baird | The Thrower's Shoulder

Keywords

biceps tenodesis

Caspari-Weber

implant-free technique

sub-pectoral location

shoulder pathology