
Arthroplasty
AAOS2017: Similar short-term function & cosmesis in tenodesis vs tenotomy for LHBT lesions
112 patients scheduled for arthroscopic management of a lesion of the long head of biceps brachii tendon were randomized to undergo either tenodesis or tenotomy. Follow-up was planned for 24 months postoperative, and outcomes reported included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score and cosmetic outcome. Based on available 12-month data, differences between groups were not significant for either function on the ASES score or in the incidence of cosmetic deformity.
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