Long head of biceps tendon augmentation in rotator cuff repair enhances tendon healing, shoulder function and patient‐reported outcomes one‐year post‐surgery
Pablo Cañete San Pastor,
Inmaculada Prosper Ramos,
Alberto Garcia Roig
et al.
Abstract:PurposeThe aim is to determine the effect on healing and functionality of patients after 1 year of biceps augmentation of a rotator cuff repair (RCR) compared to RCR plus long head of the biceps (LHB) tenotomy. In addition, to analyse the main factors involved in the recovery after the surgery.MethodsA prospective, comparative, non‐randomized study (Level of Evidence III) was conducted. Patients with repairable rotator cuff tears were allocated to either the control group, with a double row transosseous equiva… Show more
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