The Roman Bridge: a "double pulley - suture bridges" technique for rotator cuff repair
2008

Soft Tissue Tenodesis of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon with Roman Bridge Repair

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Author Information

Author(s): Franceschi Francesco, Longo Umile Giuseppe, Ruzzini Laura, Rizzello Giacomo, Maffulli Nicola, Denaro Vincenzo

Primary Institution: Campus Biomedico University

Hypothesis

Can an arthroscopic soft tissue tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon be effectively performed in conjunction with a Roman Bridge repair for rotator cuff tears?

Conclusion

The technique allows for a quick and simple repair of rotator cuff tears while managing long head of the biceps tendon pathology without additional fixation.

Supporting Evidence

  • The technique is simple and fast, avoiding the need for additional fixation.
  • It allows for effective management of both rotator cuff tears and long head of the biceps tendon pathology.

Takeaway

Doctors can fix a shoulder problem by tying a tendon in a way that is quick and easy, without needing extra tools.

Methodology

An arthroscopic technique using a double pulley and suture bridges for rotator cuff repair and soft tissue tenodesis.

Limitations

No level I evidence comparing this technique with other tenodesis methods.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2474-9-78

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