Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
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To compare the outcome between arthroscopic soft tissue tenodesis (STT) at the rotator interval and bony interference fixation tenodesis (BIFT) at the distal bicipital groove for the long head of the biceps (LHB). ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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This systematic review examined the efficacy of perioperative nerve blocks for pain control after hip arthroscopy. ⋯ Level IV, systematic review of Level I to Level IV studies.
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Editorial Comment
Editorial Commentary: To Screw or to Sew--Which Is Better for Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis?
As the popularity of arthroscopic biceps tenodesis continues to grow, surgeons must choose between performing a soft-tissue tenodesis and performing a bony tenodesis. Although there is no difference in visual analog scale, Constant, or American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores at greater than 2 years' follow-up, elbow flexion strength index and fixation failure rates favor bony tenodesis, important factors to consider when deciding which procedure to perform.