Lesions of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon (LHBT) Musculoskeletal Diseases Bicipital tendinitis
Conditions
Interventions
The two most common procedures for LHBT lesions are biceps tenotomy and biceps tenodesis. Both procedures will be performed in the lateral decubitus position. A routine glenohumeral diagnostic arthros
lateral and rotator interval anterior portals will be used to complete the surgery. Reconstruction of the supraspinatus tendon tear will be always performed.
The surgeon will be aware of the type of
Sponsors
Hospital Mater Domini (Azienda Ospedaliera Mater Domini) (Italy)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female patients 2. Aged 18 or older 3. LHBT lesions (tenosynovitis, subluxation, dislocation or partial rupture of the tendon) associated with supraspinatus tendon tears
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous surgery of the affected shoulder 2. Insufficient comprehension of the Italian language to understand the trial features 3. Mental handicap 4. A lack of willingness to return for all scheduled follow-up visits 5. Participation in another study 6. Any previous upper extremity neurological disorder or diagnosis based upon physical examination 7. A life expectancy of less than 2 years 8. An ongoing insurance trial, lawsuit, or pending legal action for shoulder disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Constant-Murley scores (CMS) at the two-year follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. General health evaluated by Short Form 36 (SF-36) score 2. The number and severity of complications | — |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed