Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction Using Autologous Fascia Lata and Biceps Tendon Augmentation

Chen-Heng Hsu; Chih-Hao Chiu; Chun-Jui Weng; Kuo-Yau Hsu; Yi-Sheng Chan; Alvin Chao-Yu Chen

doi:10.1016/j.eats.2021.02.004

Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction Using Autologous Fascia Lata and Biceps Tendon Augmentation

Arthrosc Tech. 2021 May 3;10(6):e1411-e1415. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.02.004. eCollection 2021 Jun.

Authors

Chen-Heng Hsu¹, Chih-Hao Chiu^{1

2}, Chun-Jui Weng^{1

2}, Kuo-Yau Hsu^{1

2}, Yi-Sheng Chan^{1

2}, Alvin Chao-Yu Chen^{1

2}

Affiliations

¹ Bone and Joint Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
² Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.

Abstract

Whereas arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction has recently been introduced to treat irreparable rotator cuff tears with encouraging outcomes, graft options and fixation remain debated. The purpose of this article is to introduce a modified arthroscopic technique using the long head of the biceps tendon as augmentation for superior capsule reconstruction with fascia lata autograft.