%0 Journal Article
%T Investigation of the pressure value while performing biceps tenodesis for superior capsuler reconstruction.
%A Bilgin E
%A Kilinc BE
%A Arican CD
%A Yilmaz B
%J J Orthop Surg Res
%V 19
%N 1
%D 2024 Apr 4
%M 38576016
%F 2.677
%R 10.1186/s13018-024-04692-1
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>To compare the histopathological results of biceps tenodesis (BT) performed with normal, low, and high pressures for superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) in rabbits with massive rotator cuff tears.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Thirty rabbits were divided into three groups. Rabbits 1-10 underwent SCR with BT at the same pressure (Group 1), value measured in the groove; 50% lower (Group 2); 50% higher (Group 3). After the 4-week follow-up, shoulder were en-bloc excised and histopathological evaluation was performed with modified Bonar's scale. Results were compared between the groups, statistically.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Extracellular matrix were significantly lower in group 2 compared to the other groups (p < 0.05). Cellularity levels were significantly lower in group 2 compared to the other groups (p < 0.05). Group 2 had no difference between the sides (p > 0.05). Group 2 had lower vascularity levels compared to the other groups (p = 0.01).<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>When the biceps tendon was in the bicipital groove and in a more mobile state with lower pressure exposure. BT performed with a tension that creates less pressure than the biceps in the groove is more successful in SCR.