Biceps Transposition for Biological Superior Capsular Reconstruction

• Main Authors: Scott C. Adrian, M.D., Larry D. Field, M.D.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
• Series: Arthroscopy Techniques
• Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628720300566

Reconstruction of the superior capsule is a valuable intervention for some patients in whom massive, irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears are identified. Superior capsular reconstruction techniques most commonly use either tensor fascia lata autograft or dermal allograft. As an alternative to more traditional superior capsular reconstruction, we commonly transpose and incorporate the biceps tendon into the rotator cuff repair construct in such patients instead. This biological superior capsular reconstruction biceps transposition technique (”bio-SCR”), described herein, provides increased structural integrity and supplemental tendon graft using viable cells while potentially serving the role of the superior capsule. As such, transposition of the biceps tendon may offer unique and significant advantages over other techniques and can be an effective and valuable alternative in appropriate cases.