Analysis of the Fixation of the Proximal Biceps Tendon



Status:Not yet recruiting
Conditions:Orthopedic
Therapuetic Areas:Orthopedics / Podiatry
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 65
Updated:4/2/2016
Contact:David M Weir, MS
Email:dweir@wpahs.org
Phone:412-359-4310

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Analysis of the Fixation of the Proximal Long Head of the Biceps Tendon

Ten randomly selected patients that have undergone an open proximal biceps tendon tenodesis
with an EndoButton for bicipital pathology with Christopher Schmidt, MD, will be asked to
participate in the study. The study will assess the tendon healing to bone through magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI). Individuals will also be asked to fill a visual analog scale (VAS)
pain and disability of the arm shoulder and hand (DASH) assessment tools. The variables for
our objective will include age, hand dominance, gender and chronicity of symptoms prior to
surgery, and other related surgical procedures.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Undergone open subpectoral proximal biceps tenodesis with the EndoButton

Exclusion Criteria:

- No history of surgery or disability in the contra-lateral extremity

- Not a member of a legally restricted group or protected population

- No prior surgery or further surgery on the extremity of interest

- No condition preventing the individual from undergoing a MRI
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