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Teo BJX, Yew A, Tan MWP, Chou SM, Lie DTT. The double-lasso loop technique of Biceps tenodesis has lower displacement after cyclic loading, compared to interference screw fixation: Biomechanical analysis in an ovine model. Shoulder Elbow 2023; 15:602-609. [PMID: 37981968 PMCID: PMC10656979 DOI: 10.1177/17585732221095766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Background Biceps tenodesis is an effective treatment for symptomatic long head of biceps tendon pathology. Recently the arthroscopic "double lasso-loop" suture anchor (DLSA) technique was described, advantaged by reduced cost, complexity, and operative time. We aimed to compare the in vitro strength of DLSA with conventional interference screws (IS). Methods A biomechanical analysis was conducted on 14 sheep shoulders (8 DLSA, 6 IS), consisting of a 500-cycle cyclic loading experiment of 5-70 N and ultimate failure load (UFL) test where each specimen was pulled until failure. Displacement (mm) was recorded every 100 cycles, while stiffness and UFL were observed. Results Cyclic displacement was significantly lower with DLSA at 100 cycles, but not above. During the UFL test, IS was stiffer (27.68 ± 6.56 N/mm versus 14.10 ± 5.80 N/mm, p = .005) and had higher UFL (453.67 ± 148.55 N versus 234.22 ± 44.57 N, p = .001) than DLSA. All DLSA failures occurred with suture/anchor pull-out, while all IS constructs failed at the muscle/tendon. Discussion Comparison of the novel DLSA technique with a traditional IS method found lower initial displacement. While our IS constructs could withstand higher UFL, peak load characteristics of DLSA were similar to previous ovine studies. Hence, the DLSA technique is a viable alternative to IS for biceps tenodesis with its purported non-biomechanical advantages.
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- Bryon JX Teo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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Zhang Y, Wu M, Zhang Z, Xu H, Zhou Y, Liu J. An All-Arthroscopic Simple Double 360° Lasso Loop Technique for Supraopectoral Biceps Tenodesis. Arthrosc Tech 2023; 12:e795-e800. [PMID: 37424650 PMCID: PMC10323638 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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In many shoulder joint diseases, there is often a combination of long head biceps tendon(LHBT)pathology. Biceps pathology is one of the main causes of shoulder pain, and it is effectively managed with tenodesis. Biceps tenodesis can be performed in a variety of ways with different fixation and at different locations. This article introduces an all-arthroscopic suprapectoral biceps tenodesis technique with a 2-suture anchor. Double 360° Lasso Loop is used to fix the biceps tendon, and only one puncture of the biceps tendon was required, which caused little damage to the tendon and was not easy for the suture to slip and fail.
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- Yongqiang Zhang
- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, 521 Hospital of Norinco Group, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, 521 Hospital of Norinco Group, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, 521 Hospital of Norinco Group, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Surgical Anesthesiology, 521 Hospital of Norinco Group, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, 521 Hospital of Norinco Group, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, 521 Hospital of Norinco Group, Shaanxi, China
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Song Y, Wu Z, Wang M, Liu S, Cong R, Tao K. Arthroscopic Modified Double-Row Biceps Tenodesis versus Labral Repair for the Treatment of Isolated Type II SLAP Lesions in Non-Overhead Athletes. Orthop Surg 2022; 14:1340-1349. [PMID: 35633041 PMCID: PMC9251294 DOI: 10.1111/os.13229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the postoperative efficacy and the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic modified double‐row biceps tenodesis versus labral repair. Methods A retrospective study was conducted in 56 patients with isolated type II superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions from March 2015 to November 2018. Thirty patients (male:female = 17:13) were treated with labral repair, and 26 patients (male:female = 15:11) were treated with modified double‐row biceps tenodesis. The average age of the labral repair group and the modified double‐row biceps tenodesis group were 42.8 ± 10.6 and 40.9 ± 10.2 years, respectively. Pre‐ and postoperative assessments with the visual analog scale (VAS), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores were compared between the two treatment groups. Additional outcome measures included patient satisfaction, the time to return to previous activities, workers' compensation status, and postoperative complications. Results At a 2‐year follow‐up, the tenodesis group showed significant differences in postoperative VAS (1.5 to 1.8, respectively; p = 0.008), patient satisfaction (92.3% vs. 46.7%, p < 0.001), and recovery time to return to their previous activities (6.8 ± 1.8 vs. 8.1 ± 1.5, p = 0.007) compared to the labral repair group; however, there was no significant difference in postoperative ASES and UCLA scores between the two groups. Additionally, one patient in the tenodesis group developed persistent postoperative stiffness, which was resolved by conservative treatment. In the labral repair group, two patients presented with persistent postoperative night pain, three developed persistent postoperative stiffness, and two required a subsequent capsular release. Conclusions Compared with the labral repair group, the arthroscopic modified double‐row biceps tenodesis showed more encouraging postoperative pain reduction, earlier recovery to previous activities, and higher patient satisfaction.
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- Yu Song
- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Ihsan Kilic A, Hapa O, Ozmanevra R, Demirhan Demirkiran N, Gursan O. Biceps tenodesis combined with rotator cuff repair increases functional status and elbow strength. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2022; 29:23094990211056978. [PMID: 34898325 DOI: 10.1177/23094990211056978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to prospectively evaluate the elbow flexion and supination strengths and the functional outcomes of patients following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair combined with simultaneous biceps tenodesis. METHODS 19 patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and biceps tenodesis with at least 24 months of follow-up were included. Patients were evaluated using a visual analog scale (VAS) for bicipital groove pain, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), and constant scores (CS), biceps apex distance (BAD), elbow flexion, and supination strengths. RESULTS The VAS for biceps groove measurement averages in the postoperative 6th, 12th, and 24th months was lower in comparison to preoperative data and was considered to be statistically significant (p < .05). The constant score, an average of all postoperative measurements and scores, was found to be higher than preoperative values and was considered to be statistically significant (p < .01). There was a significant difference in the operated and non-operated forearm supination and elbow flexion muscle strength measurements at the postoperative 3- and 6-month follow-ups (p < .01). CONCLUSION Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis into the anchors of the lateral row in combination with rotator cuff repair provides an increase in the strength of elbow flexion and forearm supination, while decreasing pain. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Ali Ihsan Kilic
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Siirt State Hospital, Siirt, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 064073University of Dokuz Eylül, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 530180University of Kyrenia, Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 552615Kütahya Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Kütahya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 064073University of Dokuz Eylül, Izmir, Turkey
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Parvaresh K, Vadhera AS, Cregar W, Maheshwar B, Azua E, Chahla J, Verma N. Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis using the Knotless Lasso Technique. J ISAKOS 2022; 7:84-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2022.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Cabarcas BC, Beletsky A, Liu J, Gowd AK, Manderle BJ, Cohn M, Verma NN. Short-Term Clinical and Return-to-Work Outcomes After Arthroscopic Suprapectoral Onlay Biceps Tenodesis With a Single Suture Anchor. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2021; 3:e1065-e1076. [PMID: 34430886 PMCID: PMC8365203 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Purpose To describe short-term outcomes of arthroscopic suprapectoral onlay biceps tenodesis using a single all-suture anchor with respect to validated outcome measures, return to work, objective strength and motion data, and biceps-specific testing. Methods This study describes a consecutive series of patients undergoing arthroscopic suprapectoral onlay biceps tenodesis performed by a single surgeon from January to December 2017. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons questionnaire, visual analog scale, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation, Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey, and 12-Item Short Form survey, and return-to-work survey. Postoperative strength, range of motion, and biceps-specific testing was also performed. Results This study included 50 patients (26 men and 24 women), with an average age (± standard deviation) of 50.1 ± 10.9 years and average final follow-up of 21.3 ± 8.5 months. Among employed patients, 32 (71.1%) returned to work at an average of 4.6 ± 2.3 months. Light-duty workers returned to work at a significantly greater rate (85.7% vs 33.3%, P = .016) and in less time (2.6 ± 2.0 months vs 6.8 ± 4.2 months) than heavy-duty workers. No differences were found between operative and nonoperative sides in the biceps apex distance (P = .636) or range of motion in elbow flexion and extension (P > .9 for both), supination (P = .192), or pronation (P = .343) postoperatively. Strength in elbow flexion (P = .002), as well as shoulder forward elevation (P < .001) and external rotation (P < .001), increased postoperatively. Significant patient-reported improvements were noted in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, visual analog scale pain score, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score, Constant-Murley score, and Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey and 12-Item Short Form physical component scores (P ≤ .001 for all). A postoperative Popeye deformity developed in 5 patients (10%). Conclusions Arthroscopic suprapectoral onlay biceps tenodesis with a single all-suture anchor can provide overall excellent clinical outcomes regarding strength, motion, and validated patient-reported outcome questionnaires. Return to occupational activities may be less predictable and more prolonged for heavy laborers. A small number of patients may experience cosmetic deformity postoperatively. Level of Evidence Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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- Brandon C. Cabarcas
- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A
- Address correspondence to Brandon C. Cabarcas, M.D., 5 Tampa General Cir, Ste 710, Tampa, FL 33606, U.S.A.
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- Division of Sport Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, U.S.A
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- Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Division of Sport Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sport Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sport Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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Hartland AW, Islam R, Teoh KH, Rashid MS. Clinical Effectiveness of Various Surgical Procedures Addressing Long Head of Biceps Pathology: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Surg Protoc 2021; 25:21-25. [PMID: 34013141 PMCID: PMC8114843 DOI: 10.29337/ijsp.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction The long head of biceps tendon is a common source of anterior shoulder pain and impaired function. Multiple surgical procedures are available as treatment options, but the optimal procedure is not known. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to review the literature to assess the clinical effectiveness of various surgical procedures to treat pain arising from the long head of biceps. Methods The study protocol was designed and registered prospectively on PROSPERO (International prospective register for systematic reviews). Electronic databases used for the literature search will include MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and The Cochrane Library. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating surgical procedures on the long head of biceps will be included. Our primary outcome is any functional patient-reported outcome measure related to the shoulder. Secondary outcomes will include the rate of 'Popeye' deformity, the rate of biceps cramping pain, the rate of complications, objective measurements of strength testing such as dynamometer, and other patient-reported outcome measures not specific to the shoulder such as the Visual-Analog Scale (VAS) for pain. Methodological quality of included studies will be assessed using The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 2.0 and the Jadad score. Inconsistency and bias across included studies will be assessed statistically. Comparable outcome data will be pooled and analysed quantitatively or qualitatively as appropriate. Ethics and dissemination No ethical clearances required for this study. We plan to publish this systematic review and meta-analysis in a peer-reviewed journal. It will also be presented at various national and international conferences. Highlights Evaluating the clinical effectiveness of surgical procedures for long head of biceps pathology.Randomised controlled trials.Biceps tenodesis and biceps tenotomy.Systematic review compliant with the PRISMA guideline.
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK.,Botnar Research Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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Tang J, Zhao J. Arthroscopic Extra-articular 2-Position Fixation of the Long Head of the Biceps. Arthrosc Tech 2020; 9:e1715-e1720. [PMID: 33294331 PMCID: PMC7695595 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Disorders of the long head of the biceps (LHB) are common conditions that lead to an impediment of shoulder function. Fixation of the LHB is an effective way to alleviate LHB-related symptoms while maintaining its muscular function. However, fixation failure usually occurs after LHB tenodesis with routine 1-position fixation. To reduce the fixation failure rate, we introduce a 2-position LHB fixation technique. This includes locating the extra-articular part of the LHB efficiently, thorough debridement of the anterior subdeltoid space and the region around the LHB, and 2-position fixation with knotless suture anchors at the superior edge of the pectoralis major and at the proximal end of the bicipital groove. Our clinical experience indicates that this procedure can be performed safely and effectively when certain guidelines are followed. We believe that the introduction of this technique will provide a special fixation option for patients with LHB disorders.
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- Jin Tang
- Operating Theater, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China,Address correspondence to Jinzhong Zhao, M.D., Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
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Acosta J, Rinaldi JM, Guth JJ, Akhavan S. The Loop 'n' Tack Knot: Biomechanical Analysis of a Novel Suture Technique for Proximal Biceps Tenodesis. Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967120952315. [PMID: 33015212 PMCID: PMC7518007 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120952315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Secure tendon grasping is critical to the success of any tenodesis procedure. Several techniques currently used for tendon grasping can result in longitudinal splitting of the tendon, causing construct failure and failure of the tenodesis. Purpose To compare the Loop 'n' Tack knot as a tendon-grasping technique with other common suture techniques. We investigated the biomechanical strength and mode of failure. Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Methods Eleven matched pairs of proximal biceps were harvested from fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulders. One tendon from each pair was stitched using 1 of 4 different techniques. The suture techniques evaluated included the Loop 'n' Tack with 2 different types of high-strength nonabsorbable suture, a double half-racking stitch, and a Krakow stitch. Samples were cyclically loaded between 5 and 20 N for 100 cycles, followed by a pull to failure at 33 mm/s. Results The Loop 'n' Tack techniques were equivalent to the double half-racking and Krakow techniques for load to ultimate failure (P = .817 and P = .984, respectively). The double half-racking technique was the stiffest construct, which was significantly greater than the second-stiffest group, the Loop 'n' Tack method with both FiberLink suture (P = .012) and SutureTape (P = .002), which had greater stiffness than the Krakow group (P < .001). The most common failure mode for the Loop 'n' Tack stitch was suture breakage compared with the Krakow and double half-racking methods, where the most common mode of failure was suture pullout from the tendon (P < .001). Conclusion Biomechanical testing found that the Loop 'n' Tack techniques had similar ultimate load to failure values when compared with the double half-racking and Krakow methods. Mode-of-failure analysis showed that the Loop 'n' Tack construct typically failed by suture breakage, whereas the other techniques failed by suture pullout. Clinical Relevance The Loop 'n' Tack technique allows for secure grasping of tissue without the need for externalization of the tendon. This technique may be beneficial in compromised or poor-quality tissue without reducing overall pullout strength when compared with a standard half-racking or Krakow stitch.
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- Jonathan Acosta
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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