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Optimizing Length-Tension Relationship Using Unicortical Button Fixation for Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis

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Heckert, R; Anderson, AB; Dickens, JF; McCabe, MP
Published in: Techniques in Orthopaedics
September 1, 2018

Many techniques for tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon have been described in the orthopedic literature. However, few focus on restoring the native length-Tension relationship of each patient's individual anatomy and instead recommend fixing the tendon based on predetermined anatomic landmarks. We present a method of biceps tenodesis using a unicortical button, which allows for anatomic tensioning and dynamic adjustment of the tension by the surgeon based on intraoperative observation.

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Techniques in Orthopaedics

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2333-0600

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0885-9698

Publication Date

September 1, 2018

Volume

33

Issue

3

Start / End Page

201 / 203

Related Subject Headings

  • Orthopedics
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
  • 0903 Biomedical Engineering
 

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Heckert, R., Anderson, A. B., Dickens, J. F., & McCabe, M. P. (2018). Optimizing Length-Tension Relationship Using Unicortical Button Fixation for Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis. Techniques in Orthopaedics, 33(3), 201–203. https://doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000234
Heckert, R., A. B. Anderson, J. F. Dickens, and M. P. McCabe. “Optimizing Length-Tension Relationship Using Unicortical Button Fixation for Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis.” Techniques in Orthopaedics 33, no. 3 (September 1, 2018): 201–3. https://doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000234.
Heckert R, Anderson AB, Dickens JF, McCabe MP. Optimizing Length-Tension Relationship Using Unicortical Button Fixation for Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2018 Sep 1;33(3):201–3.
Heckert, R., et al. “Optimizing Length-Tension Relationship Using Unicortical Button Fixation for Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis.” Techniques in Orthopaedics, vol. 33, no. 3, Sept. 2018, pp. 201–03. Scopus, doi:10.1097/BTO.0000000000000234.
Heckert R, Anderson AB, Dickens JF, McCabe MP. Optimizing Length-Tension Relationship Using Unicortical Button Fixation for Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2018 Sep 1;33(3):201–203.

Published In

Techniques in Orthopaedics

DOI

EISSN

2333-0600

ISSN

0885-9698

Publication Date

September 1, 2018

Volume

33

Issue

3

Start / End Page

201 / 203

Related Subject Headings

  • Orthopedics
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
  • 0903 Biomedical Engineering