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  • Title: Biomechanical comparison of arthroscopically performable techniques for suprapectoral biceps tenodesis.
    Author: Patzer T, Rundic JM, Bobrowitsch E, Olender GD, Hurschler C, Schofer MD.
    Journal: Arthroscopy; 2011 Aug; 27(8):1036-47. PubMed ID: 21704467.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to biomechanically compare the cyclic and ultimate failure load (UFL) of 4 widely used techniques for arthroscopically performable suprapectoral tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHB). METHODS: We used 28 fresh-frozen human cadaveric specimens (mean age, 65 years [range, 43 to 78 years; SD, 6.7 years]; 43% male specimens) to investigate 4 different techniques for LHB tenodesis. All techniques were performed in an open manner, with localization at the entrance of the bicipital groove. Two suture anchor techniques (Healix [DePuy Mitek, Raynham, MA], 5.5 mm, with modified lasso-loop stitch; BioSwiveLock [Arthrex, Naples, FL], 5.5 mm, with interlocking Krackow stitch) and two techniques using tenodesis screws (Bio-Tenodesis screw [Arthrex], 8 × 23 mm; Biceptor [Smith & Nephew, Andover, MA], 8 × 25 mm) were investigated. Under a 10-N preload, an axial cyclic load with 100 cycles, 1-Hz frequency, and 50-N maximum load was applied. UFL was evaluated with an axial traction of 0.2 mm/s. LHB displacement during testing was measured by 3-dimensional photogrammetry. RESULTS: All techniques had a mean displacement of less than 3 mm after cyclic loading. The highest UFL was measured with the Bio-Tenodesis screw (mean, 218.3 N; range, 134.0 to 313.0 N; SD, 59.7 N) and the lowest with the BioSwiveLock (mean, 111.2 N; range, 60.0 to 156.8 N; SD, 32.3 N). The Healix had the second highest UFL (mean, 187.1 N; range, 144.7 to 245.0 N; SD, 35.5 N), followed by the Biceptor (mean, 173.9 N; range, 147.0 to 209.3 N; SD, 27.2 N). There was no significant difference between the Healix, Bio-Tenodesis screw, and Biceptor (P > .05), but the Healix and Bio-Tenodesis screw had a significantly higher UFL than the BioSwiveLock (P < .01). The failure mode was either suture cutout or failure at the anchor-suture-bone interface or of the tendon itself and was generally dependent on technique. CONCLUSIONS: All techniques resisted cyclic testing without a higher grade of displacement, and all devices except the BioSwiveLock had a satisfactory UFL whereas different failure mechanisms were present. The modified lasso-loop stitch provides sufficient tendon fixation and is equivalent to interference screws. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The lasso-loop suture anchor technique is an appropriate alternative for suprapectoral LHB tenodesis compared with tenodesis screw techniques.
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