Tenodesis of the Long Head of the Biceps: A Review of Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes.

Abstract

Lesions of the intra-articular long head of the biceps tendon have long been considered important pain generators in the shoulder1-3. Despite considerable research into the anatomy of the long head of the biceps and the various abnormalities that affect it, controversy remains regarding the function of the long head of the biceps and, most importantly, appropriate treatment of its disorders4. Although nonoperative options exist for the treatment of mild symptoms or tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps, operative intervention may be indicated for symptomatic partial tears of the long head of the biceps, subluxation of the long head of the biceps, biceps pulley lesions, and some superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesions2 …