Biceps Autograft Augmentation for Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review

• Published in: Arthroscopy Vol. 34; no. 4; pp. 1297 - 1305
• Main Authors: Veen, Egbert J.D., Stevens, Martin, Diercks, Ronald L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.04.2018
• Subjects: Arthroscopy; Autografts; Humans; Orthopedic Procedures - methods; Rotator Cuff Injuries - surgery; Tendons - transplantation

To improve surgical outcomes in patients with massive cuff defects, different techniques and augmentations are proposed. The biceps tendon is easily available as an autograft. Our aim was to conduct a qualitative systematic review of various methods and surgical techniques that use a biceps autograf...