Biceps Suspension Procedure for Treatment of Painful Inferior Glenohumeral Subluxation in Hemiparetic Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This article describes our biceps suspension procedure for painful inferior subluxation of the glenohumeral joint in hemiparetic patients.

Step 1 position patient and expose the biceps tendon

Position the patient supine and expose the long head of the biceps tendon.

Step 2 create tunnel

Use a curet to connect holes drilled at the superior and inferior aspects of the lesser tuberosity.

Step 3 prepare biceps tendon

Incise the tendon at the musculotendinous junction to preserve as much length of the biceps tendon as possible.

Step 4 create suspension

Create a loop with the tendon, and suture the distal end to the proximal end.

Step 5 postoperative protocol

Use a sling for three months, followed by active range-of-motion exercises.

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SUBMITTER: Namdari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8343971 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature