Tenodesis yields better functional results than tenotomy in long head of the biceps tendon operations-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) is a common disorder affecting muscle function and causing considerable pain for the patient. The literature on the two surgical treatment methods (tenotomy and tenodesis) is controversial; therefore, our aim was to compare the results of these interventions.

Methods

We performed a meta-analysis using the following strategy: (P) patients with LHBT pathology, (I) tenodesis, (C) tenotomy, (O) elbow flexion and forearm supination strength, pain assessed on the ten-point Visual Analog Scale (VAS), bicipital cramping pain, Constant, ASES, and SST score, Popeye deformity, and operative time. We included only randomized clinical trials. We searched five databases. During statistical analysis, odds ratios (OR) and wei

SUBMITTER: Vajda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9001564 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature