Atsushi Urita1, Tadanao Funakoshi2, Toraji Amano3, Yuichiro Matsui1, Daisuke Kawamura1, Yusuke Kameda1, Norimasa Iwasaki1. 1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan. 2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan. Electronic address: tfunakoshi@gmail.com. 3. Clinical Research and Medical Innovation Center, Hokkaido University Hospital Sapporo, Japan.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Disorders of the long head of the biceps (LHB) tendon contribute to anterior shoulder pain. Although LHB tendon disorders are associated with rotator cuff disease, distinguishing between biceps and rotator cuff pathology is difficult. The objective was to identify the predictors of LHB tendon disorders associated with a supraspinatus tear. METHODS: In 55 patients (average age, 65 years) undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, bicipital groove morphology were assessed using computed tomography, and subscapularis tear and bicipital groove effusion were assessed using magnetic resonance imaging, retrospectively. The LHB tendon was evaluated arthroscopically according to the Lafosse classification. Univariate and multivariate ordinal logistic regression analyses were conducted for injury grade with all covariates. RESULTS: The arthroscopic evaluation of the LHB tendon showed that there were 23 shoulders classified as grade 0, 15 as grade 1, and 17 as grade 2. Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the width and depth, a medial spur of the bicipital groove, and a subscapularis tear were significantly associated with LHB tendon disorders. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression analysis identified a medial spur and subscapularis tear as significant predictors of LHB tendon disorders. CONCLUSIONS: The preoperative computed tomography and magnetic resonance images, notably the presence of a spur on the bicipital groove or a subscapularis tear, were useful for identifying LHB tendon disorders. When these are found in preoperative images, the clinician should evaluate the patient for the presence of an LHB tendon disorder as a pain generator.
BACKGROUND: Disorders of the long head of the biceps (LHB) tendon contribute to anterior shoulder pain. Although LHB tendon disorders are associated with rotator cuff disease, distinguishing between biceps and rotator cuff pathology is difficult. The objective was to identify the predictors of LHB tendon disorders associated with a supraspinatus tear. METHODS: In 55 patients (average age, 65 years) undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, bicipital groove morphology were assessed using computed tomography, and subscapularis tear and bicipital groove effusion were assessed using magnetic resonance imaging, retrospectively. The LHB tendon was evaluated arthroscopically according to the Lafosse classification. Univariate and multivariate ordinal logistic regression analyses were conducted for injury grade with all covariates. RESULTS: The arthroscopic evaluation of the LHB tendon showed that there were 23 shoulders classified as grade 0, 15 as grade 1, and 17 as grade 2. Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the width and depth, a medial spur of the bicipital groove, and a subscapularis tear were significantly associated with LHB tendon disorders. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression analysis identified a medial spur and subscapularis tear as significant predictors of LHB tendon disorders. CONCLUSIONS: The preoperative computed tomography and magnetic resonance images, notably the presence of a spur on the bicipital groove or a subscapularis tear, were useful for identifying LHB tendon disorders. When these are found in preoperative images, the clinician should evaluate the patient for the presence of an LHB tendon disorder as a pain generator.
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