Treatment of the painful biceps tendon — Tenotomy or tenodesis ?

ont matter & 2006 006.06.007 thor. Summary The function of the long head of biceps tendon in the shoulder remains controversial. Pathology of the biceps tendon such as tenosynovitis, subluxation and pre-rupture are intimately associated with rotator cuff disease. Treatment therefore varies widely among surgeons and range from non-operative management to biceps tenotomy or tenodesis. The purpose of this article is to provide an up to date review on the indications and results of biceps tenotomy and tenodesis. & 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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