[Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis with a «relaxed¼ technique.Clinical and radiological results of a prospective cohort]. / Tenodesis artroscópica del bíceps mediante técnica «relajada¼. Resultados clínicos y radiológicos de una cohorte prospectiva.

INTRODUCTION: in the treatment the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) pathology, the «relaxed tenodesis¼ is an arthroscopic articular suprapectoral tenodesis that seeks to lower the tension on the LHBT, and therefore, theoretically avoid persistent pain. OBJECTIVE: to assess clinical and radiological results of «relaxed¼ tenodesis in a prospective cohort of patient with work related illness. MATERIAL AND METHODS: prospective cohort, 54 shoulders with «relaxed¼ tenodesis performed with an intra-articular interference screw by the same surgeon, from October 2014 to 2018, in a level 1 trauma center. Demographic, clinical, functional and radiologic results were analyzed. On 6 months follow-up, a sonographic and clinical assessment was performed. RESULTS: mean age 49 ± 9, mean follow-up 16 ± 4 months. The main diagnosis was a rotator cuff tear in 79%, primary biceps pathology in 10% and other pathologies in 11%. At the end of follow-up, the cohort showed active anterior elevation 157.7 ± 22.7, external rotation 47 ± 16.6, median internal rotation T12, Constant Score 83 ± 12.05 points, subjective shoulder value 83 ± 12.97% and pain visual analogue scale 1.4 ± 1.7 points. One patient had a biceps tear and two had cosmetic arm asymmetry. On ultrasound 98% had the LHBT in situ and 10% had inflammatory changes on the bicipital groove. There were complications in 21% of the sample. CONCLUSIONS: «relaxed biceps tenodesis¼ is a technique that shows good clinical, functional and sonographic results, with low failure rate.

INTRODUCCIÓN: en el tratamiento de la patología del tendón de la cabeza larga del bíceps (TCLB) la tenodesis «relajada¼ es una tenodesis artroscópica suprapectoral alta, que busca disminuir la tensión del TCLB y, por tanto, el dolor persistente. OBJETIVO: evaluar resultados clínicos y radiológicos de la tenodesis «relajada¼ en una serie prospectiva de sujetos sometidos a compensación laboral. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: cohorte prospectiva de 54 hombros con tenodesis «relajada¼ con tornillo interferencial intraarticular, mismo cirujano, Octubre de 2014 a 2018, centro de trauma nivel 1. Se analizaron datos demográficos, resultados clínicos, funcionales y radiográficos. A los seis meses se realizó una ecografía de control y se evaluaron complicaciones. RESULTADOS: edad media 49 ± 9 años, seguimiento promedio 16 ± 4 meses. El diagnóstico primario fue rotura del manguito rotador en 79%, patología primaria del bíceps en 10% y otras patologías en 11%. Al término del seguimiento, la elevación anterior activa fue 157.7 ± 22.7, rotación externa 47 ± 16.6, rotación interna mediana T12, Constant Score 83 ± 12.05 puntos, valoración subjetiva del hombro 83 ± 12.97% y escala visual análoga del dolor 1.4 ± 1.7 puntos. Un paciente sufrió una rotura del bíceps y dos casos una asimetría estética del brazo. En ecografía, en 98% se visualizó el TCLB in situ y en 10% se objetivaron cambios inflamatorios en la corredera bicipital. Reportamos 21% de complicaciones. CONCLUSIONES: la tenodesis «relajada¼ presenta resultados clínicos, funcionales e imagenológicos satisfactorios, con baja tasa de fallo.

Modified McLaughlin Procedure Using a Double-Row Suture Anchor for Chronic Locked Posterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Case Report.

CASE: A 49-year-old highly active man had a direct fall on the left shoulder, causing a chronic locked posterior shoulder dislocation. Radiographic analysis revealed a reverse Hill-Sachs lesion (RHSL) that affected 31% of the articular surface. He was successfully treated with a modified McLaughlin procedure that included a double-row suture anchor as a novel fixation approach to secure the lesser tuberosity transfer and the subscapularis tenodesis. CONCLUSION: The reported approach for reconstructing the RHSL provides adequate stability, pain reduction, and functional outcomes. It may be considered as an option for joint preservation in extensive humeral head defects.

Biceps tenotomy or tenodesis in association with rotator cuff repair: is there an influence on functional results? A retrospective cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Instability or tears of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) may be present in more than 35% of rotator cuff repairs (RCR). OBJECTIVE: To compare clinical results from patients undergoing arthroscopic RCR, according to the procedure performed at the LHBT. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective cohort study designed at the shoulder and elbow clinic of Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: Functional results among patients were compared using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) scales, according to the LHBT approach adopted: no procedure, tenotomy or tenodesis. RESULTS: We evaluated 306 shoulders (289 patients): 133 underwent no procedure at the LHBT, 77 tenotomy and 96 tenodesis. The ASES scale at 24 months showed no difference (P = 0.566) between the groups without LHBT procedure (median 90.0; interquartile range, IQR 29), tenotomy (median 90.0; IQR 32.1) or tenodesis (median 94.4; IQR 22.7); nor did the UCLA scale (median 33; IQR 7 versus median 31; IQR 8 versus median 33; IQR 5, respectively, P = 0.054). The groups differed in the preoperative functional assessment according to the ASES and UCLA scale, such that the tenodesis group started from higher values. However, there was no difference in pre and postoperative scores between the groups. CONCLUSION: Tenodesis or tenotomy of the LHBT, in the sample analyzed, did not influence the clinical results from RCR, as assessed using the ASES and UCLA scales.

Superior labral anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions of the long bicep insertion on the glenoid: management in athletes.

INTRODUCTION: SLAP injuries are common in athletes but there is no consensus on different aspects such as pathophysiology and treatment options. Currently, the main controversy in the treatment of SLAP II injuries is deciding whether to make a repair or tenodesis. Clinical outcomes have varied according to the patients' age, sports, or work activity. This review aims to present the evidence at points of contention regarding pathophysiology, treatment options, outcomes, return to activities, and complications of type II SLAP. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The relevant literature on SLAP injuries and their treatment options and results were identified from PubMed and a narrative review was performed. RESULTS: Repairing SLAP II injuries seems to show better outcomes in younger patients and athletes who perform overhead movements, while tenodesis (in its various technical options) yields better outcomes in older patients, both as a single injury or associated with other pathologies such as rotator cuff injury or tenosynovitis. On the other hand, there currently seems to be a trend of increasing the indication of tenodesis even in underage patients and athletes, given that there are reports of fewer re-operations and a faster recovery. CONCLUSION: The evidence is unclear as to which factors influence the failure to achieve optimal outcomes even in cases with anatomical repairs. Studies with a high level of evidence including different variables are necessary to define when to repair, perform tenodesis, and what surgical technique to use for both options.

Biceps tenotomy or tenodesis in association with rotator cuff repair: is there an influence on functional results? A retrospective cohort study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Instability or tears of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) may be present in more than 35% of rotator cuff repairs (RCR). OBJECTIVE: To compare clinical results from patients undergoing arthroscopic RCR, according to the procedure performed at the LHBT. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective cohort study designed at the shoulder and elbow clinic of Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: Functional results among patients were compared using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) scales, according to the LHBT approach adopted: no procedure, tenotomy or tenodesis. RESULTS: We evaluated 306 shoulders (289 patients): 133 underwent no procedure at the LHBT, 77 tenotomy and 96 tenodesis. The ASES scale at 24 months showed no difference (P = 0.566) between the groups without LHBT procedure (median 90.0; interquartile range, IQR 29), tenotomy (median 90.0; IQR 32.1) or tenodesis (median 94.4; IQR 22.7); nor did the UCLA scale (median 33; IQR 7 versus median 31; IQR 8 versus median 33; IQR 5, respectively, P = 0.054). The groups differed in the preoperative functional assessment according to the ASES and UCLA scale, such that the tenodesis group started from higher values. However, there was no difference in pre and postoperative scores between the groups. CONCLUSION: Tenodesis or tenotomy of the LHBT, in the sample analyzed, did not influence the clinical results from RCR, as assessed using the ASES and UCLA scales.

Suprapectoral biceps tenodesis with bicortical drilling procedures: anatomic analysis of chondral and axillary nerve risk with transhumeral pin guide.

BACKGROUND: Many biceps tenodesis (BT) procedures are described for treating proximal biceps pathology. Axillary nerve injury has been reported during BT using bicortical drilling techniques with variable results depending on the location. In addition, there is a risk of potential articular damage during suprapectoral BT. We sought to determine the distance between the axillary nerve and the posterior passage of a bicortical pin, as well as the risk of articular damage, and to analyze whether a lateral inclination of the pin could avoid the chondral risk during suprapectoral BT with bicortical drilling. METHODS: Ten cadaveric shoulders were divided into 2 groups. In the first group, we determined the axillary nerve distance from the posterior exit point of 3 pins in a suprapectoral position 15 mm distal to the humeral cartilage: perpendicular, 10° caudal, and 20° caudal inclination. We measured 2 distances from the pin: to the axillary nerve and to the cartilage border. In the second group, we set one pin at the same perpendicular position and set the second pin 15° laterally tilted to determine its extra-articular passage. RESULTS: No pin injured the nerve, whereas all pins showed a transchondral direction. The 20° caudal inclination was the nearest to the nerve (18.8 mm [95% confidence interval, 5.5-32 mm]), but the perpendicular position was the safer position (38.8 mm [95% confidence interval, 28-49.6 mm]). Tilting the pin direction 15° laterally prevented cartilage damage (P = .008). CONCLUSIONS: Suprapectoral BT with bicortical drilling performed 15 mm distal to the humeral cartilage is a safe procedure regarding the axillary nerve. A potential humeral chondral injury could be prevented with 15° of lateral inclination of the pin guide.

Computed tomography (CT), X-ray, and MRI evaluation of two anterolateral knee reconstruction techniques: lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) and the anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction.

The anterolateral ligament (ALL) and capsule of the knee are anatomical structures involved in rotational stability and pivot-shift control. As such, it has been demonstrated that the extra-articular anterolateral procedures improve clinical outcome when performed as an augmentation of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in specific groups of patients. This review describes the postoperative imaging findings of two techniques used to perform these procedures, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and radiography. The first technique described is the lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET), which uses a strip of the iliotibial band that is harvested, passed underneath the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and fixed posterior, and proximal to the lateral femoral epicondyle (LFE), preserving ITB insertion on Gerdy's tubercle. The second technique described is the ALL reconstruction, a procedure that attempts to recreate the anatomy of the ALL, using most often a gracilis autograft. In this procedure, femoral fixation is performed proximal and posterior to the LFE, and tibial fixation is slightly distal to the joint line, halfway from Gerdy's tubercle to the fibular head. The main objective of this review is to provide an overview of the postoperative imaging aspects of these two procedures with MRI, CT, and radiography and to describe possible complications. As they become more common, it is important for the radiologist and the orthopedic surgeon to understand their particularities in combination with the already well-known ACL reconstruction.

Complications of Arthroscopic Versus Open Biceps Tenodesis in the Setting of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs: An Analysis of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Database.

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to compare complication rates between arthroscopic versus open biceps tenodesis in the setting of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and to determine the effect of fellowship training on complication rates. METHODS: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery database was used to identify cases of arthroscopic and open biceps tenodesis in the setting of rotator cuff repair between 2012 and 2016. Surgical, medical, and anesthetic complications, location, fellowship training, surgery year, and patient demographic data were recorded. Overall and specific complication rates were calculated and analyzed. Chi-square or Fisher exact tests were used to determine statistical significance. RESULTS: Altogether, 1,725 cases of arthroscopic biceps tenodesis and 1,637 cases of open biceps tenodesis with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were analyzed. No significant difference was found between overall complication rates between arthroscopic (11.4%) versus open (13.1%) biceps tenodesis (P = 0.14). Although open tenodesis had statistically significant higher rates of wound healing issues (0.7% versus 0.2%, P = 0.02), hematoma/seroma formation (0.5% versus 0.1%, P = 0.02), nerve injury (1.5% versus 0.4%, P < 0.01), deep vein thrombosis (0.49% versus 0.12%, P ≤ 0.05), and general anesthetic complications (0.75% versus 0.06%, P = 0.03), these rates remain comparably low. Shoulder arthroscopy fellowship-trained surgeons were more likely to use arthroscopic techniques than non-fellowship-trained surgeons (P < 0.01) but had a higher complication rate (P = 0.01). DISCUSSION: No differences were found in overall complication rates between open and arthroscopic biceps tenodesis in the setting of rotator cuff repairs. Although open techniques had statistically significant higher rates of nerve injury, wound complications, and hematoma/seroma formation, this may not reflect clinical significance because these complication rates remained <2% in both techniques. Higher complication rates were seen among fellowship-trained surgeons, which may reflect greater case complexity. Both open and arthroscopic biceps tenodesis in the setting of rotator cuff repair show low complication rates, and the technique should be based on surgeon preference and patient factors. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, case series.

The Anterolateral Complex and Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee.

The anterolateral structures of the knee have recently garnered considerable interest regarding their role in rotatory knee instability related to anterior cruciate ligament tears. Isolated anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction may not always restore rotatory stability of the knee. In these patients, additional procedures, such as lateral reconstruction or tenodesis, may be indicated. The anatomy of the anterolateral structures of the knee has been well described. Histologic and anatomic studies have reported conflicting findings regarding the presence of a discrete ligament. The biomechanical role of the anterolateral capsule in restraining internal tibial rotation has been described as negligible. The existing body of research on the anterolateral knee structures provides insight into the composition of the anterolateral complex of the knee.

Lesión de SLAP en pacientes con compensación laboral. Reparación o tenodesis / SLAP lesions in worker´s compensation. Repair or tenodesis

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los resultados de la reparación de lesiones SLAP en pacientes con compensación laboral son peores que en la población general. El objetivo del presente trabajo es evaluar la evolución postquirúrgica de una serie de pacientes laborales, operados por SLAP, con dos técnicas diferentes: reparación y tenodesis, y comparar dos técnicas de tenodesis. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Se evaluaron retrospectivamente 58 pacientes, con un seguimiento promedio de 18 meses, y edad media de 34 años. El diagnóstico principal en todos los casos fue SLAP. Se formaron dos grupos de tratamiento según la edad y lesiones asociadas: Grupo A- Reparación, 17 casos; Grupo B- Tenodesis, 41 casos. En el grupo B se realizaron dos técnicas: tenodesis suprapectoral artroscópica (23 casos) y subpectoral abierta (18 casos). Se analiza aquí la evolución de ambos grupos de pacientes, y se comparan los resultados de las dos técnicas de tenodesis realizadas. Se utilizó SST, UCLA y Satisfacción personal para evaluar los resultados. RESULTADOS: Los valores medios de SST fueron de 74.5% y 77,8%, y los de UCLA 25.2 y 26.9 puntos para los grupos A y B respectivamente. El porcentaje de pacientes con UCLA satisfactorio fue de 47% en el grupo A y 66% en el grupo B. El porcentaje de pacientes satisfechos con el tratamiento recibido fue: 65% en el grupo reparación y 93% en el grupo tenodesis. La comparación de los resultados de ambas técnicas de tenodesis no encontró diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los subgrupos. CONCLUSIÓN: El tratamiento quirúrgico de las lesiones SLAP en pacientes con compensación laboral arrojó bajos resultados en los scores de SST y UCLA en esta serie. Hubo mayor porcentaje de pacientes satisfechos en el grupo tenodesis. No encontramos diferencias entre la tenodesis artroscópica y la subpectoral. Tipo de estudio: Serie de casos. Nivel de evidencia: IV.

INTRODUCTION: SLAP lesions in worker´s compensation patients yield worse results than in the general population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the postoperative evolution of a series of worker´s compensation patients operated for SLAP lesions, with two different techniques: repair and tenodesis, and to compare two different types of tenodesis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 58 patients were retrospectively evaluated with an average follow-up of 18 months, average age of 34 years. The primary diagnosis in all cases was SLAP. Two treatment groups were formed according to age and associated injuries: Group A – Repair, 17 cases; Group B –Tenodesis, 41 cases. Group B was subdivided in Arthroscopic tenodesis (23 cases) and Open subpectoral tenodesis (18 cases). SST, UCLA scores and patient´s satisfaction were used to assess the results of groups A and B. Besides, both groups of tenodesis were compared. RESULTS: SST mean values were 74.5% and 77.8%, and UCLA mean values were 25.2 and 26.9 points respectively for groups A and B. The percentage of patients with satisfactory UCLA was 47% in the Repair group and 66% in the Tenodesis group. The percentage of patients satisfied with the treatment was 65% in the Repair group and 93% in the Tenodesis group. Comparing results of both types of tenodesis found not statistically significant differences between subgroups. CONCLUSION: Surgical treatment of SLAP lesions in worker´s compensation patients showed low results in SST and UCLA scores in this series. There was a higher percentage of satisfied patients in the tenodesis group. We found no differences between arthroscopic and subpectoral tenodesis. Type Study: Case series. Level of Evidence: IV.

Seguimiento clínico de la reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior con tenodesis extraarticular lateral / ACL reconstruction with the extra-articular lateral tenodesis

INTRODUCCIÓN: La ruptura del ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) es una de las lesiones más frecuentes de la rodilla. La persistencia de inestabilidad rotacional residual después de una reconstrucción del LCA, ha llevado a cirujanos de rodilla a realizar procedimientos adicionales para mejorar dicha estabilidad como lo es la tenodesis extraarticular lateral. OBJETIVO: Describir resultados clínicos de estabilidad rotacional en la reconstrucción del LCA junto con la tenodesis extraarticular lateral en pacientes con inestabilidad anterolateral intervenidos quirúrgicamente en el Hospital de San José, además conocer y extrapolar nuestra experiencia a nivel nacional. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo se incluyeron pacientes con inestabilidad anterolateral de rodilla identificados con prueba de pivot shift grado II o III, intervenidos quirúrgicamente para reconstrucción de LCA más tenodesis extraarticular lateral en el Hospital de San José, durante el periodo comprendido entre enero de 2014 y junio de 2016. RESULTADOS: Se identificaron un total de 30 pacientes a los cuales se les realizó reconstrucción del LCA más tenodesis extraarticular lateral. El resultado clínico de los pacientes, evaluado con la escala IKDC (Comité Internacional de Documentación sobre la Rodilla), evidenció un 60% de resultados normales, 33% de resultados casi normales y 7% de resultados anormales. La estabilidad rotacional postquirúrgica se logró en el 100% de los pacientes con la prueba de pivot shift sin importar el resultado de IKDC. CONCLUSIONES: La reconstrucción del LCA más tenodesis extraarticular lateral como técnica de recuperación de la función en pacientes con inestabilidad anterolateral grado II o III, es reproducible y segura para mejorar la inestabilidad rotacional de la rodilla. Tipo de estudio: Serie de casos. Nivel de evidencia: IV.

INTRODUCTION: The rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most frequent injuries of the knee. The persistence of residual rotational instability after an ACL reconstruction has led knee surgeons to perform additional procedures to improve tension stability such as extra-articular lateral tenodesis. OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical results of rotational stability in the reconstruction of the ACL along with the extra-articular lateral tenodesis in patients with anterolateral instability surgically operated in the Hospital of San José. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive study was carried out with patients with anterolateral knee instability identified with pivot shift grade II or III, who underwent surgery for reconstruction of ACL plus extra-articular lateral tenodesis at the Hospital of San José during the period between January 2014 and June 2016. RESULTS: A total of 30 patients were identified who underwent LCA reconstruction plus extra-articular lateral tenodesis. The clinical outcome of the patients, evaluated with IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee), evidence of 60% of normal results, 33% of almost normal results and 7% of abnormal results. Post-surgical rotational stability was achieved in 100% of the patients with the pivot shift test regardless of the IKDC result. CONCLUSIONS: The reconstruction of the LCA plus lateral extraarticular tenodesis as a technique of recovery of function in patients with anterolateral instability grade II or III with absence of associated lesions is a reproducible technique. This approach would improve rotational stability of the knee, recover function and the perception of a return close or equal to the activities prior to injury, however, it is necessary to perform comparative studies with the largest follow-up to assess the presence of early osteoarthrosis and determine residual instability. Type study: Case series. Level of evidence: IV.

Long-term results of fibular-Achilles tenodesis (Westin's tenodesis) for paralytic pes calcaneus: is hypercorrection avoidable? A longitudinal retrospective study.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review all cases of patients submitted to Westin's tenodesis, who had calcaneus feet secondary to myelomeningocele sequel, in order to evaluate the anatomical change provided by surgery and also to verify, in a long-term follow-up, the inversion of the deformity depending on the patient's age. METHODS: In this longitudinal retrospective study, all medical records of patients with myelomeningocele sequelae submitted to Westin's tenodesis from 1993 to 2013 in a public university hospital were reviewed. Patients were contacted for new clinical and radiographic evaluations after a minimum of 36 months after surgery. The calcaneotibial angle was measured and the shortening of the fibula was calculated as the "intermalleolar height". RESULTS: The study was based on 16 children (26 feet), aged 84.27 months on average at the time of tenodesis. The calcaneotibial angle increased significantly post-operatively, from 63.77 degrees on average to 70.54 degrees. Intermalleolar height and valgus ankle did not change significantly. Most patients had plantigrade feet after surgery, without pressure ulcers, and were able to use orthoses. CONCLUSION: Westin's tenodesis, with or without other associated procedures, can correct or improve the calcaneus and valgus ankle deformity in patients with myelomeningocele sequelae. There was no association of the surgical result with age at the time of surgery. There was no inversion of the deformity in equinus during the follow-up time.

Biotenodesis con tensor de fascia lata. técnica extraarticular / Biotenodesis with fascia lata tensor

Las biotenodesis con tensor de fascia lata para el tratamiento de las inestabilidades por insuficiencia del ligamento cruzado anterior han sido utilizadas con muy buenos resultados durante muchísimos años. Tuvieron su máximo apogeo entre los años 1975 y 1985, siendo prácticamente olvidadas por la mayoría de los cirujanos con la llegada de las técnicas de reconstrucción intraarticulares artroscópicas. En los últimos años luego de la descripción de un “viejo-nuevo” ligamento anterolateral de la rodilla, han tenido un nuevo auge si bien debe mencionarse claramente que la técnica de Lemaire no reconstruye este ligamento. Esta técnica resulta sumamente útil cuando se la asocia con plásticas intraarticulares en revisiones o insuficiencias luego de una plástica primaria del LCA, o como procedimiento único en pacientes de más de 50 años con bajo nivel de exigencia física, en virtud que presentan una muy baja morbilidad y una rehabilitación más rápida en relación a las plásticas intraarticulares. Tipo de estudio: Técnica Quirúrgica. Nivel de evidencia: V.

The biotenodesis with fascia lata tensor for the treatment of instabilities due to insufficiency of the anterior cruciate ligament have been used with very good results for many years. In recent years after the description of an “old-new” anterolateral ligament of the knee have had a new boom although it should be clearly stated that the technique of Lemaire does not reconstruct this ligament. Anatomical repairs and details of surgical technique are described. This technique is extremely useful when it is associated with intraarticular plastics in revisions or insufficiencies after primary plastic surgery of the ACL or as a single procedure in patients over 50 years of age with a low level of physical requirement because they present a very low morbidity and one Rehabilitation in relation to intra-articular plastic. Type of study: Surgical Technique. Level of Evidence: V.

Extensor Indicis Proprius Tenodesis to Correct Finger Ulnar Drift Deformity in Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Background: The most frequent deformity of the hand occurring in patients with RA affects the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint and it is characterized by a volar subluxation of the proximal phalanges and ulnar drift of the fingers. Methods: The Extensor Indicis Proprius (EIP) tenodesis for correction of ulnar deviation of fingers (II to V) was performed in 10 hands (40 fingers and 5 patients). Results: There was complete correction of the subluxation or dislocation and almost complete correction of the ulnar drift of the metacarpophalangeal joints at the initial postoperative evaluation (three to four months after surgery). However, at final evaluation (eight to twelve months after the operation), all of the digits had some recurrence of ulnar deviation. Conclusion: The EIP tenodesis provides a correct forces vector to maintain the fingers in proper alignment following correction of ulnar deviation.

Anatomic Interosseus Membrane Reconstruction Utilizing the Biceps Button and Screw Tenodesis for Essex-Lopresti Injuries.

Longitudinal radioulnar dissociation, also known as the Essex-Lopresti lesion, is a potentially debilitating condition causing painful instability of the forearm that often results from high-injury trauma with compromise of the proximal radius, triangular fibrocartilage complex, and the interosseous membrane. Indications for reconstruction of the interosseous membrane primarily include chronic instability of the forearm. Our reconstructive technique utilizes an anatomic allograft reconstruction with intraosseous fixation, in an effort to biologically reconstruct and anatomically tension the central band of the interosseus membrane.

[New arthroscopic portal for performing tenotomy/tenodesis procedures on the long head of the biceps brachii tendon]. / Nuevo portal artroscópico para la realización de procedimientos de tenotomía/tenodesis del tendón de la cabeza larga del músculo bíceps braquial.

BACKGROUND: Shoulder arthroscopy is the standard technique for performing procedures involving the intertubercular groove. Current techniques continue to produce excessive soft tissue manipulation and neurovascular injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional, observational and descriptive study was conducted on a cohort of 24 shoulders following the standard surgical protocol and using punch dissection. The neurovascular structures with risk of damage by the standard lateral portal were evaluated during the study to establish a secure area for a new arthroscopic portal. Finally, the safety of the new proposed site was evaluated. RESULTS: The presence of 24 venous structures, with a mean diameter was 1.05mm (SD: 0.71) was documented. A tendency was observed in locating these structures in the lower half of the dissecting field for the left shoulders and a hypovascular area between the 7 and 10hours circle dissected relative to the right shoulder. The new site was determined at a point 1.5 cm anterolateral to the anterolateral border of the acromion at an angle of 60° degrees to the horizontal axis of the acromion and towards the intertubercular groove of the humerus. CONCLUSIONS: The methodology used in this study is innovative, reproducible and applicable for the study of all existing shoulder arthroscopic portals procedures, as well as any joint. The results provided by this study will be helpful for clinicians to improve tenotomy/tendon tenodesis procedures of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon.

Tenodesis del biceps: comparación de técnica supra-pectoral artroscópica versus sub-pectoral abierta / Biceps tenodesis. Arthroscopic supra-pectoral versus mini-open sub-pectoral technique

Introducción: La biotenodesis es la técnica preferida para el manejo de la patología del tendón de la porción larga del bíceps en personas jóvenes, deportistas, trabajadores, y aquellos que desean evitar alguna deformidad estética. El objetivo de nuestro trabajo es evaluar los resultados clínico funcionales, la satisfacción personal del paciente, y las posibles complicaciones de dos técnicas diferentes de tenodesis: Supra-pectoral Artroscopica y Sub-pectoral Abierta Materiales y Métodos: De enero de 2009 a enero de 2012 evaluamos en forma retrospectiva 81 pacientes con patología del tendón largo del biceps tratados con dos técnicas de tenodesis diferentes. Grupo A: 61 pacientes con técnica de biotenodesis artroscópica suprapectoral y Grupo B: 20 pacientes con técnica mini abierta subpectoral utilizando tornillo interferencial. Utilizamos los escores de ASES, Rowe, Simple Shoulder Test, Constant Murley y VAS, y el grado de satisfacción personal en cuanto a estética y dolor local en la cicatriz se evaluo mediante entrevistas personales y telefónicas. El tiempo promedio de seguimiento fue de 12 meses. Resultados: Grupo A: Rowe de 86 puntos, ASES de 81 puntos, el SST de 9 puntos, y Constant Murley de 87 puntos. VAS: escaso dolor post quirúrgico (2/10). El grado de satisfacción fue muy bueno. Grupo B: Rowe de 85 puntos, ASES de 82 puntos, el SST de 8,5 puntos, y el Constant Murley de 85 puntos. VAS: 3/10, mayor en el sitio del abordaje subpectoral. Molestias estéticas sobre la cicatriz en 4 casos, todos estos de sexo femenino. Conclusión: Una tenodesis íntegramente artroscópica es técnicamente mas desafiante y requiere inicialmente una curva de aprendizaje de mayor duración para realizar con éxito este procedimiento. La tenodesis subpectoral es un procedimiento más rápido, sencillo pero su elección estaría únicamente ligada a una cuestión de ahorro de tiempo quirúrgico...(AU)

Introduction: The biotenodesis is the preferred technique for handling the pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon in younger people, athletes, workers, and those wishing to avoid any cosmetic deformity. The aim of our study was to evaluate the functional clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff, and possible complications of two different tenodesis techniques: Supra pectoral pectoral Sub Arthroscopic and Open. Materials and methods: From January 2009 to January 2012 retrospectively evaluated 81 patients with pathology of the long biceps tendon treated with two different tenodesis techniques. Group A: 61 patients with arthroscopic technique suprapectoral biotenodesis and Group B: 20 patients with mini open technique using subpectoral interference screw. We used the scores of ASES , Rowe, Simple Shoulder Test , Constant Murley and VAS , and the degree of personal satisfaction in terms of aesthetics and local pain at the scar was assessed through personal and telephone interviews. The average follow-up time was 12 months. Results: Group A: 86 points Rowe, ASES 81 points, 9 points SST , Constant and Murley 87 puntos.VAS : poor postsurgical pain (2/10). The degree of satisfaction was very good...(AU)

Tenodesis del biceps: comparación de técnica supra-pectoral artroscópica versus sub-pectoral abierta / Biceps tenodesis. Arthroscopic supra-pectoral versus mini-open sub-pectoral technique

Introducción: La biotenodesis es la técnica preferida para el manejo de la patología del tendón de la porción larga del bíceps en personas jóvenes, deportistas, trabajadores, y aquellos que desean evitar alguna deformidad estética. El objetivo de nuestro trabajo es evaluar los resultados clínico funcionales, la satisfacción personal del paciente, y las posibles complicaciones de dos técnicas diferentes de tenodesis: Supra-pectoral Artroscopica y Sub-pectoral Abierta Materiales y Métodos: De enero de 2009 a enero de 2012 evaluamos en forma retrospectiva 81 pacientes con patología del tendón largo del biceps tratados con dos técnicas de tenodesis diferentes. Grupo A: 61 pacientes con técnica de biotenodesis artroscópica suprapectoral y Grupo B: 20 pacientes con técnica mini abierta subpectoral utilizando tornillo interferencial. Utilizamos los escores de ASES, Rowe, Simple Shoulder Test, Constant Murley y VAS, y el grado de satisfacción personal en cuanto a estética y dolor local en la cicatriz se evaluo mediante entrevistas personales y telefónicas. El tiempo promedio de seguimiento fue de 12 meses. Resultados: Grupo A: Rowe de 86 puntos, ASES de 81 puntos, el SST de 9 puntos, y Constant Murley de 87 puntos. VAS: escaso dolor post quirúrgico (2/10). El grado de satisfacción fue muy bueno. Grupo B: Rowe de 85 puntos, ASES de 82 puntos, el SST de 8,5 puntos, y el Constant Murley de 85 puntos. VAS: 3/10, mayor en el sitio del abordaje subpectoral. Molestias estéticas sobre la cicatriz en 4 casos, todos estos de sexo femenino. Conclusión: Una tenodesis íntegramente artroscópica es técnicamente mas desafiante y requiere inicialmente una curva de aprendizaje de mayor duración para realizar con éxito este procedimiento. La tenodesis subpectoral es un procedimiento más rápido, sencillo pero su elección estaría únicamente ligada a una cuestión de ahorro de tiempo quirúrgico...

Introduction: The biotenodesis is the preferred technique for handling the pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon in younger people, athletes, workers, and those wishing to avoid any cosmetic deformity. The aim of our study was to evaluate the functional clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff, and possible complications of two different tenodesis techniques: Supra pectoral pectoral Sub Arthroscopic and Open. Materials and methods: From January 2009 to January 2012 retrospectively evaluated 81 patients with pathology of the long biceps tendon treated with two different tenodesis techniques. Group A: 61 patients with arthroscopic technique suprapectoral biotenodesis and Group B: 20 patients with mini open technique using subpectoral interference screw. We used the scores of ASES , Rowe, Simple Shoulder Test , Constant Murley and VAS , and the degree of personal satisfaction in terms of aesthetics and local pain at the scar was assessed through personal and telephone interviews. The average follow-up time was 12 months. Results: Group A: 86 points Rowe, ASES 81 points, 9 points SST , Constant and Murley 87 puntos.VAS : poor postsurgical pain (2/10). The degree of satisfaction was very good...