One-Step Release Technique for Tendon Extraction During Biceps Tenodesis

Emanuele Maggini; Markus Scheibel

doi:10.1016/j.eats.2023.09.020

One-Step Release Technique for Tendon Extraction During Biceps Tenodesis

Arthrosc Tech. 2024 Jan 1;13(2):102845. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.09.020. eCollection 2024 Feb.

Authors

Emanuele Maggini¹, Markus Scheibel^{2

3}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Piazza del Mercato, Brescia, Italy.
² Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland.
³ Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Campus Virchow, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Abstract

All biceps tenodesis techniques involving extra-articular tendon preparation consist of 2 distinct steps for tenotomy and tendon grasping. These 2 maneuvers are performed by different instruments. A single-step tendon release technique is described for both arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery. This technique finds application in arthroscopic proximal suprapectoral tenodesis, open treatment of proximal humerus fractures, and suprapectoral mini-open tenodesis. Herein, we describe an arthroscopic biceps tenodesis technique that combines the actions of cutting and gripping the tendon in a single step.