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Tenotomy or tenodesis for long head biceps lesions associated with reparable rotator cuff tears.

Tenotomy or tenodesis for long head biceps lesions associated with reparable rotator cuff tears.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-TRC-12002649
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2012-09-21
Start date
2008-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

long head biceps pahologies

Interventions

Two groups:tenotomy and tenodesis

Sponsors

Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
55 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinical diagnosis of the rotator cuff tears, LHBT lesions and other pathologies with physical examination and MRI. Failed after at least 3 months’ non-operative treatment, such as physical therapy or medication with or without corticosteroid injections. Arthroscopic examination for further diagnosis of rotator cuff and LHBT pathologies. Decision were made in terms of intra-operative findings of rotator cuff tears requiring repair and associated LHBT lesions (such as severe inflammation or hypertrophy, instability, partial thickness tears of 25-50% or greater, medial subluxation of the biceps tendon, and type II or type IV SLAP lesions).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria included any patient younger than 55, those rejected to participate or reported previous surgical treatment on the affected shoulder or combined radiological signs of glenohumeral arthritic.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Constant score;Popeye deformity;cramps pain;satisfactory level;sugerical time;cost;pain post-operative;elbow flexion strength index;forearm supination strength index;

Contacts

Public ContactBiao Cheng
cbiaob@163.com+86 13681973702

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026