The Safety and Efficacy of Biceps Tenodesis Performed using a Novel Suture Anchor

• Published in: Journal of orthopaedics, traumatology and rehabilitation Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 38 - 41
• Main Authors: Johnson, Andrea H., Fowler, M. Brook, West, Michaline, Turcotte, Justin J., Redziniak, Daniel E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 01.01.2022
• Subjects: arthroscopic biceps tenodesis; open biceps tenodesis; suture anchor
• ISSN: 0975-7341; 2347-3746
• DOI: 10.4103/jotr.jotr_83_21

Introduction: Biceps tendon degeneration or tearing is a significant cause of shoulder discomfort and dysfunction. Biceps tenodesis is commonly performed to treat symptomatic biceps tendon pathology. A variety of fixation techniques can be used including screw fixation, endobutton, or suture anchor techniques. This study examines the patient outcomes when the FOOTPRINT™ Ultra suture anchor system is used for biceps tenodesis. Materials and Methods: Retrospective review of consecutive patients undergoing biceps tenodesis was conducted. All patients underwent biceps tenodesis using the FOOTPRINT™ Ultra suture anchor. The primary endpoint was any device-related complication during the intraoperative or postoperative period. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed to assess patient characteristics and outcomes. Results: Twenty-nine patients were included in this study; 20 (69.0%) underwent arthroscopic biceps tenodesis and the remainder underwent open surgery. The mean follow-up time was 8.51 ± 5.28 months postoperatively. One patient experienced a postoperative infection within the first 30 days requiring a return to the operating room. Two patients experienced a complication within the first 6 months postoperatively. No patients experienced a device-related complication. No patients experienced a retear of their biceps tendon; two patients experienced a retear to their rotator cuff repair. The mean pain Numeric Rating Scale improved from 5.88 ± 2.58 on a scale of 0–10 preoperatively to 1.94 ± 2.32 postoperatively ( P < 0.001). Conclusion: The FOOTPRINT™ Ultra suture anchor appears to be safe for the use in patients undergoing arthroscopic or open biceps tenodesis.