Forearm Position in Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis

The investigators aimed to compare two different forearm positions, extension-pronation (EP) or neutral, for fixation of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHB) in biceps tenodesis.

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Key information

Conditions

Biceps Tendon Disorder

Age range

20 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

SBU Prof. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Long head of biceps pathologies have been regarded as a source of anterior shoulder pain and disability. Tenodesis is preferable surgical choice for especially young patients to to eliminate anterior shoulder pain. The optimal position of the elbow and forearm during tenodesis is a debated topic. The investigators aimed to evaluate pain and strength loss after biceps tenodesis fixed at extension-pronation (EP) and neutral positions. The investigators aimed to find the most appropriate and anatomical arm position that gives better clinical and functional results.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

-Participants with diagnosis of chronic biceps tendinitis

Exclusion criteria

Participants who had undergone rotator cuff repair surgery

Treatment and study plan

Fixation while forearm in extension-pronation position

Procedure

Fixation was performed after tenodesis in the extension-pronation position, which is the anatomically most suitable position of the biceps tendon.

Primary outcomes

Comparison of the two groups in terms of functional score

Time frame: 6 months

The investigators evaluated the functional results of the patients with the Ases score. 100 points is the best result in 17 questions.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

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Registry information

Official study title

Does Forearm Position Matter in Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis? A Randomised Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Dec 2, 2020
Registry last updated: Dec 2, 2020

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