Biceps lasso loop and self-locking tenodesis alongside repair of rotator cuff tears: randomised controlled trial study protocol (BLAST 1).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) frequently accompanies rotator cuff tears, with tenotomy and tenodesis often being used to address this pathology. While meta-analyses report comparable functional outcomes between these techniques, tenotomy is linked to higher rates of Popeye deformity, whereas tenodesis is more technically demanding and might involve extra material. A novel self-locking tenodesis technique aims to reduce deformity risk while being a simpler alternative to the conventional tenodesis procedure; however, comparative evidence is currently limited.

Methods and analysis

This single-centre, patient-blinded randomised controlled trial will enrol 100 patients aged ≥40 years with reparable, non-traumatic, full-thickness supraspinatu

SUBMITTER: Shirinskiy IJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12636964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature