Early Versus Delayed Active Range of Motion After Open Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known regarding the effect of early active elbow range of motion (ROM) protocols on failure rates and outcomes after open subpectoral biceps tenodesis.

Hypothesis

We hypothesized that patients managed using an early active ROM protocol after open subpectoral biceps tenodesis would demonstrate similar failure rates and functional outcomes compared to patients managed using a traditional delayed active ROM protocol.

Study design

Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods

We evaluated 63 patients who underwent open subpectoral biceps tenodesis with unicortical suture button fixation. Based on surgeon preference, 22 patients were managed using an early active motion protocol consisting of no restrictions on elbow flexion or forearm supination,

SUBMITTER: Keeling LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8392820 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature