Journal article

Publication year: 2003

Pages: 177-181

Journal: Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie

Volume number: 141

Issue number: 2

ISSN: 0044-3220

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2003-38660

Publisher: Georg Thieme Verlag

Abstract: 
Aim: it was the aim of this study to investigate the success of biceps tenoplasty in massive interval rotator cuff tears. Method: Fifteen patients, who had a massive rotator cuff tear in the area of the interval and a pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon, were examined clinically and by MRI. A primary reconstruction of the rotator cuff tear was possible in none of the patients. All patients had a secondary reconstruction with a biceps tenoplasty. The Constant Score was determined postoperatively and the satisfaction of the patients was explored. Results: The mean age at the time of the operation was 55 years. The examination was 23 months postoperatively. A simultaneus rupture of the supraspinatus- and subscapularis tendon was seen in 12 patients, an additional rupture of the infraspinatus tendon in 3 patients intraoperatively. The long head of the biceps was dislocated in 10 patients and subluxated in 5 patients. The postoperative determined Constant Score was 82,7 points. The personal satisfaction was investigated by asking for the German schoolmarks, which extend from 1 (excellent) to 6 (not satisfactory). The preoperative schoolmark was 5,2 and the postoperative schoolmark 1,4. In the MRI examination one rerupture could be seen, an atrophy of the supraspinatus tendon was evaluated in four patients. Knowing the postoperative result, all patients would have repeated the operation. Conclusion: The biceps tenoplasty is a suitable operative method to achieve a better function and relief of pain in massive interval rotator cuff tears with simultaneous pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon. A high degree of personal satisfaction for the patient can be achieved.

Harvard Citation style: Pavlidis, T., Ganten, M., Lehner, B., Düx, M. and Loew, M. (2003) Tenoplasty of the long head of the biceps in massive rotator cuff tear, Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, 141(2), pp. 177-181. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2003-38660

APA Citation style: Pavlidis, T., Ganten, M., Lehner, B., Düx, M., & Loew, M. (2003). Tenoplasty of the long head of the biceps in massive rotator cuff tear. Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie. 141(2), 177-181. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2003-38660