In-office shoulder arthroscopy and tenotomy of the long head of the biceps tendon-a cadaveric feasibility study.

Purpose: Studies have shown that isolated tenotomy of the long head of the biceps (LHB) improves significantly pain scores, active range of motion and Constant score in elderly patients with massive and irreparable cuff tears with no osteoarthritis. This cadaveric study was performed to assess the feasibility of a tenotomy of the LHB and subacromial corticosteroid injection using a minimally invasive in-office setting under local anaesthesia on awake patients.

Materials And Methods: Twenty scare-free shoulders were included in the study.