Editorial Commentary: What Is More Important: Strength or Displacement? Findings of All-Suture Anchor Versus Interference Screw for Biceps Tenodesis

Arthroscopy. 2021 Oct;37(10):3022-3024. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.06.009.

Abstract

Tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHB) encompasses a range of pathology, including inflammatory tendinitis to degenerative tendinosis that can lead to pain, as well as instability of the LHB and its surrounding stabilizers. Accordingly, tenodesis of the LHB during shoulder surgery has been increasingly cited in the literature as a viable surgical option for the treatment of LHB pathology. While current treatment options include the use of multiple devices for tenodesis of the LHB, there remains a paucity of literature that investigates the biomechanical advantages of all-suture anchor devices compared to interference screws.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Bone Screws
  • Cadaver
  • Humans
  • Suture Anchors
  • Tenodesis*