This is a prospective randomized controlled trial comparing two common techniques of long head of biceps tendon tenodesis in shoulder surgery. Numerous techniques of biceps tenodesis currently exist and are commonly performed. We will be comparing the tenodesis procedure using a suture anchor device versus a technique where the tendon is simply sutured to the pectoralis major tendon.
Biceps tenodesis is a commonly performed procedure in shoulder surgery. In many cases, it is performed in conjunction with a rotator cuff repair. Currently, biceps tenodesis is performed in many different ways depending on surgeon preference. First, the location of the tenodesis can vary, as surgeons may prefer a suprapectoral or subpectoral tenodesis location. In addition, the tenodesis fixation technique can also vary, as surgeons have the option to use a screw or suture anchor to perform the tenodesis. There have been numerous studies comparing these various techniques, including suprapectoral versus subpectoral techniques and screw versus suture anchor techniques. None of these studies have been conclusive, and there continues to be controversy as to the best technique. The current study will compare two techniques of subpectoral biceps tenodesis. Specifically, we will compare tenodesis using a suture anchor versus a technique where the tendon is simply sutured to the pectoralis major tendon. The latter technique has been previously described and published.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
4
Patients will be randomized into two different groups to compare biceps tenodesis techniques
Saint Louis University
St Louis, Missouri, United States
SSM Health - Saint Louis University Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, United States
SSM Health - St. Mary's Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Change in Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Score (LHB)
The LHB score is a composite endpoint (maximum 100 points) that evaluates 'biceps pain and muscle cramps', 'cosmesis', and 'flexion strength at the elbow'. It is an outcome score specific for biceps tendon pathology. The score range is 0-100, with a higher score representing better function. The values represent the scores at 3 and 6 months, not a change of values from Baseline to 3 and 6 months.
Time frame: This score obtained pre-operatively, and post-operatively at 3 months, 6 months, which are reported.
Change in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) consists of a straight line with the endpoints defining extreme limits such as 'no pain at all' and 'pain as bad as it could be'. The patient is asked to mark his pain level on the line between the two endpoints. "0" is no pain and "10" is the worst pain. The values represent the scores at 3 and 6 months, not a change of values from Baseline to 3 and 6 months.
Time frame: This score obtained pre-operatively, and post-operatively at 3 months, 6 months, which are reported.
Change in Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Score (DASH)
The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire is a self-administered region-specific outcome instrument developed as a measure of self-rated upper-extremity disability and symptoms. The DASH consists mainly of a 30-item disability/symptom scale, scored 0 (no disability) to 100. The values represent the scores at 3 and 6 months, not a change of values from Baseline to 3 and 6 months.
Time frame: This score obtained pre-operatively, and post-operatively at 3 months, 6 months, which are reported.
Change in Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE)
The Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) is a simple, one-question patient-reported outcome measure (PROM). Scoring is 1 to 100, with 100 being the highest function/no pain score. The values represent the scores at 3 and 6 months, not a change of values from Baseline to 3 and 6 months.
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Time frame: This score obtained pre-operatively, and post-operatively at 3 months, 6 months, which are reported.
Change in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Shoulder Score
The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Score (ASES) is a mixed outcome reporting measure, applicable for use in all patients with shoulder pathology regardless of their specific diagnosis. The ASES score contains a physician-rated and patient-rated section; however, only the pain visual analog scale (VAS) and 10 functional questions are typically used to tabulate the reported ASES score. The total score - 100 maximum points - is weighted 50% for pain and 50% for function. A score of 100 represents a better outcome and a score of 0 represents a worse outcome. The values represent the scores at 3 and 6 months, not a change of values from Baseline to 3 and 6 months.
Time frame: This score obtained pre-operatively, and post-operatively at 3 months, 6 months, which are reported.