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Tenodesis has higher functional outcome; tenotomy has shorter OR times in LHBT treatment
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December 2015
Tenodesis has higher functional outcome; tenotomy has shorter OR times in LHBT treatment
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Tenotomy or tenodesis for the long head of biceps lesions in shoulders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS One. 2015 Mar 18;10(3):e0121286Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seven studies (3 randomized controlled trials; 4 cohort studies) were included in this meta-analysis comparing tenodesis and tenotomy in the management of patients with lesions of the long head of the biceps tendon. Meta-analysis was performed on Constant score, complications, satisfaction, and operative time. Qualitative assessment was undertaken for postoperative range of motion. Tenodesis demonstrated higher postoperative Constant scores and lower rates of cramp pain and Popeye deformity, while no significant differences were observed in satisfaction or range of motion. Operative time was significantly shorter for tenotomy.
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Funding:
Non-funded
Conflicts:
None disclosed
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Why was this study needed now?
Long head of the biceps tendon lesions are common, particularly as individuals age. Surgery is indicated if conservative treatment can not manage symptoms. Tenotomy or tenodesis may be performed and are typically successful, though both are associated with their own advantages and disadvantages. As such, surgeons are split between which should be performed, and whether one option is superior to the other.
What was the principal research question?
Is there a significant difference in clinical or functional outcome between tenotomy and tenodesis in patients with long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) lesions?
Study Characteristics
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Data Source:
PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE were searched for relevant articles published up to August 2014. Reference lists of identified articles were also search for studies possibly missed by the electronic search.
Index Terms:
Search terms included: "long head of biceps", "biceps tenotomy", and "biceps tenodesis".
Study Selection:
Inclusion criteria were: randomized controlled trials and cohort studies comparing tenotomy and tenodesis in patients with LHBT lesion, and reported minimum 1 year follow-up of patient outcomes. Search and selection were performed independently by two reviewers. A total of seven studies (3 RCTs, 4 cohort) with 622 patients were selection for final inclusion.
Data Extraction:
Data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers, with disagreement resolved through discussion and, if necessary, consultation with a third reviewer.
Data Synthesis:
Meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager software (RevMan 5.2). Effect sizes were expressed as risk ratios (RRs) for dichotomous outcomes and mean differences (MDs) for continuous outcomes, both with 95% confidence intervals. Heterogeneity was assessed using the Chi-square test and I-squared statistic, with I>50% considered significant heterogeneity. If heterogeneity was significant, a random-effects model was used. If heterogeneity was non-significant, a fixed-effects model was used.
What were the important findings?
- Constant scores were significantly higher with tenodesis versus tenotomy (5 studies; MD 2.84 [95%CI 0.37, 5.31]; p=0.02).
- Qualitative assessment of range of motion from three studies was undertaken, with all reporting no significant difference between tenodesis and tenotomy groups.
- Tenodesis demonstrated significantly lower rates of cramp pain (4 studies; RR 0.51 [95%CI 0.26, 0.98]; p=0.04) and Popeye deformity (7 studies; RR 0.18 [ 95%CI 0.11, 0.30]; p<0.00001). Rate of satisfaction was similar between groups (4 studies; RR 1.00 [095%CI 0.92, 1.09]; p=0.94).
- Tenotomy demonstrated a significantly shorter operative time compared to tenodesis (3 studies; MD 10.54 [95%CI 8.96, 12.12]; p<0.00001).
What should I remember most?
Tenodesis demonstrated significantly higher postoperative Constant score and lower incidences of cramp pain and Popeye deformity compared to tenotomy in patients with long head of the biceps tendon lesions. Tenotomy took significantly less time to complete compared to tenodesis. Range of motion postoperative did not appear to significantly differ between tenodesis and tenotomy, and patients were generally satisfied with either surgical treatment.
How will this affect the care of my patients?
The results of this meta-analysis suggest that despite having increased surgical time, tenodesis may have improved functional outcomes after surgery for lesions of the long head of the biceps tendon, and may also reduce the risk of associated painful cramping and Popeye deformity. Additional, randomized controlled trials should be considerd to further add to the body of evidence comparing these two methods of treatment.
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