Biceps Tenodesis
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Biceps tenodesis surgery is performed when the biceps tendon is damaged, or the rotator cuff tendon or cartilage ring in the shoulder is torn. The biceps tendon is a strong rope‐like structure connecting the upper end of the biceps muscle to the bones in the shoulder. In biceps tenodesis surgery, the biceps tendon is separated from the shoulder and reattached to the humerus, or the upper arm bone.
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This video explains biceps tenodesis surgery for a damaged biceps tendon or related shoulder injury. It describes separating the biceps tendon from the shoulder and reattaching it to the upper arm bone.
Key points
- Biceps tenodesis is described as surgery performed when the biceps tendon is damaged or the rotator cuff tendon or shoulder cartilage ring is torn
- The biceps tendon is described as a rope-like structure connecting the top of the biceps muscle to the shoulder bones
- The tendon is described as being separated from the shoulder during the surgery
- The tendon is described as being reattached to the humerus, the upper arm bone
Video Overview
This video presents “Biceps Tenodesis” — Biceps tenodesis surgery is performed when the biceps tendon is damaged, or the rotator cuff tendon or cartilage ring in the shoulder is torn. The biceps tendon is a strong rope‐like structure connecting the upper end of the biceps. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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