Shoulder Long Head Biceps Tendon Pathology Is Associated With Increasing Rotator Cuff Tear Size.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the association between rotator cuff tear (RCT) size and long head biceps tendon (LHBT) pathology.

Methods

We retrospectively enrolled 202 consecutive patients (114 women and 88 men with mean age at surgery of 62.14 years [SD, 7.73]) who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for different sized full-thickness RCTs. LHBT pathology was evaluated considering the presence of inflammation, section alteration, loss of integrity, dislocation, dynamic instability, and absence. The site of LHBT pathology was evaluated considering 3 portions: (1) the insertional element; (2) the free intra-articular portion; (3) the part that enters the intertubercular groove. Statistics were evluated.

Results

The LHBT was absent in 22 cases (10.9%): 2, 4, 15, and 1 pat

SUBMITTER: Candela V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8527326 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature