Modified Arthroscopic Double-Row Technique for Isolated Biceps Tenodesis

Abstract

BackgroundDue to certain complications with single anchor fixation reported in the literature, we proposed a modified double-row technique for arthroscopic biceps tenodesis.MethodsFrom June 2014 to January 2018, 42 patients with isolated lesions of the long head of the biceps tendon were treated with an arthroscopic modified double-row technique. The Constant-Murley shoulder score, University of California Los Angeles shoulder score, and visual analogue scale score were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively.ResultsAll patients were followed up for an average of 28.6 months. The mean Constant-Murley shoulder score, University of California Los Angeles shoulder score, and visual analogue scale score were significantly improved from 52.6, 12.8, and 6.4 preoperatively to 94.3, 33.1, and 0.6 at the last follow-up, respectively (P<0.001 for all). There was no postoperative incidence of persist bicipital groove pain or Popeye sign reported.ConclusionArthroscopic tenodesis with a modified double-row technique could achieve satisfactory efficacy in the treatment of lesions of the long head of the biceps tendon. This method could be an alternative and reliable option for the treatment of the long head of the biceps tendon lesion.