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Tenodesis of Biceps Tendon

  • Deltopectoral approach
    • Expose intertubercular groove
    • Divide transverse humeral ligament
    • Remove infraglenoid component of the tendon
    • Keyhole in the floor of groove
      • 1cm upper round portion
      • 0.5cm distal portion
    • Roll or suture the biceps tendon
    • Insert into hole & close periosteum over it
    • Restrict elbow extension for 4/52 postoperative

 

Webpage Last Modified: 27 January, 2010