Journal: Arthroscopy Techniques
Article Title: Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis Using an All-Suture Anchor
doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.12.007
Figure Lengend Snippet: Intraoperative image of the left shoulder and arm with the patient positioned in the right lateral decubitus position and the left extremity is supported in extension by an assistant. With the drill guide positioned within the bicipital groove, the all-suture FiberTak anchor is placed within the unicortical drill hole with a mallet. Once the anchor is placed, the orange tab above the anchor inserter handle is removed, which releases the instrument inserter handle from the anchor.
Article Snippet: This approach has a low failure rate reported in the literature, with the risk of potential complications including neurovascular injury, immune reaction to the bioabsorbable screw, and postoperative humeral fracture considered minimal., , , A second technique secures the LHBT to the humerus using a cortical button, such as the Arthrex BicepsButton, Königsee Suture Plate, or Arthrex FiberTak Button., This approach is associated with minimal LHBT trauma and a low risk of humeral fracture because a bone tunnel with a small diameter is used.
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