Bicep Tenodesis

[Beetle52]

Since my last posting, my surgeon said he would do a Tenodesis on my LHB to correct the Tenotomy performed during RC Surgery if I wanted.  However he advised against it since many patients have chronic pain and limited range of motion after surgery.  Long term studies are not available as of yet for long range benefit.  I am 52 and do repetitive manual labor and enjoy weight-lifting.  Is there anyone who has had a Tenodesis with success or failure?  Please contact me,   I only have two weeks to have this done before it is too late.  Thanks Beetle52


This discussion is related to bicep tendon tear.

[tenosisisboy]

I am going thru your situation right now. What did you decide and how did it turnout?

[Dr Vinod]

A biceps tenodesis is a procedure that cuts the normal attachment of the biceps tendon on the shoulder socket and reattaches the tendon to the bone of the humerus (arm bone). By performing a biceps tenodesis, the pressure of the bicpes attachment is taken off the cartilage rim of the shoulder socket (the labrum), and a portion of the biceps tendon can be surgically removed.

Essentially a biceps tenodesis moves the attachment of the biceps tendon to a position that is out of the way of the shoulder joint.

You will sure limit the movements due to this, but as you might have discussed the pros and cons and it is required for patients over the age of 40, whereas other procedures such as a SLAP repair may be attempted in younger patients.

Take care!