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Forearm Position in Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Biceps Tendon Disorder
Interventions
Procedure: Fixation while forearm in extension-pronation position
Registration Number
NCT04650477
Lead Sponsor
Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Brief Summary

The investigators aimed to compare two different forearm positions, extension-pronation (EP) or neutral, for fixation of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHB) in biceps tenodesis.

Detailed Description

Long head of biceps pathologies have been regarded as a source of anterior shoulder pain and disability. Tenodesis is preferable surgical choice for especially young patients to to eliminate anterior shoulder pain. The optimal position of the elbow and forearm during tenodesis is a debated topic. The investigators aimed to evaluate pain and strength loss after biceps tenodesis fixed at extension-pronation (EP) and neutral positions. The investigators aimed to find the most appropriate and anatomical arm position that gives better clinical and functional results.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

-Participants with diagnosis of chronic biceps tendinitis

Exclusion Criteria
  • Participants who had undergone rotator cuff repair surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Fixated in the EP positionFixation while forearm in extension-pronation positionLong head of biceps tenodesis was performed for 25 patients whose joints were fixated while forearm in the extension-pronation (EP) position
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of the two groups in terms of functional score6 months

The investigators evaluated the functional results of the patients with the Ases score. 100 points is the best result in 17 questions.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SBU Prof. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital

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Istanbul, Turkey

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