Editorial Commentary: Long Head Biceps Tendon Autograft Is an Ideal and Cost-effective Graft Choice in Superior Capsular Reconstruction of the Glenohumeral Joint

Ilya Voloshin

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2021.05.041

Editorial Commentary: Long Head Biceps Tendon Autograft Is an Ideal and Cost-effective Graft Choice in Superior Capsular Reconstruction of the Glenohumeral Joint

Arthroscopy. 2021 Sep;37(9):2768. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.05.041.

Author

Ilya Voloshin¹

Affiliation

¹ University of Rochester Medical Center.

PMID: 34481618
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.05.041

Abstract

Recent literature supports the concept of superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) in patients with irreparable massive rotator cuff tears. Tensor fascia lata autograft and dermal allograft have been used with reported improvement of clinical outcomes. Long head biceps (LHB) tendon autograft has been proposed as an alternative autograft source for SCR. The advantage of LHB autograft is its anatomic proximity, robust graft strength, and cost-effectiveness. The biomechanical data, as well as short-term clinical outcomes, support the use of LHB autograft for SCR.

Publication types

Editorial
Comment

MeSH terms

Autografts
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Humans
Range of Motion, Articular
Rotator Cuff Injuries* / surgery
Shoulder Joint* / surgery
Tendons