Analysis of Suprapectoral and Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis

Study Purpose

Biceps pathology typically includes pain in the anterior shoulder that is reproduced with provocative maneuvers. However, optimal treatment of patient with this diagnosis is not clear and can include tenotomy (cutting the biceps) or various forms of tenodesis (cutting then reattaching). As tenotomy can lead to cosmetic deformity and anterior humeral discomfort from spasms, many surgeons perform tenodesis. There are various techniques for tenodesis. This study will compare 2 methods: suprapectoral (doing the surgery using an incision higher in the shoulder) versus subpectoral fixation (surgery which involves making an incision lower in the shoulder). Purpose of the study is to prospectively determine whether arthroscopic suprapectoral or open subpectoral biceps tenodesis results in better function.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 18 Years - 80 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

- Scheduled to undergo biceps tenodesis - Pain at intertubercular groove - Anterior Humeral pain - Patient agrees to follow up and consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- Biceps Tenotomy - Revision biceps procedure - Prior SLAP or labral repair - Concomitant subscapularis repair - More than 1 rotator cuff repair at time of surgery - Concomitant arthroplasty - Prior infection

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT02192073
Phase

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N/A
Lead Sponsor

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Rush University Medical Center
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

Nikhil N Verma, MD
Principal Investigator Affiliation Rush Univeristy Medical Center
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United States
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Biceps Tendonitis
Arms & Interventions

Arms

Active Comparator: Suprapectoral Biceps Tenodesis

Suprapectoral Biceps Tenodesis involves detaching the long head of biceps from it's origin and reattaching it to humerus in the superior border of the pectoralis major insertion

Active Comparator: Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis

Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis involves detaching the long head of biceps from it's origin and reattaching it to humerus in the inferior border of the pectoralis major insertion

Interventions

Procedure: - Suprapectoral Biceps tenodesis

Procedure: - Subpectoral biceps tenodesis

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Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Status

Recruiting

Address

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60612

Site Contact

Barb L Ramsey, RN

312-563-2883