Biceps tendon surgery comparison study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two simple ways to treat a painful biceps tendon in the shoulder: cutting the tendon alone or cutting it and anchoring it with a small stitch. The goal is to see which technique gives better relief using both how you feel and an ultrasound picture.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a problem with the biceps tendon in your shoulder, such as tendinitis, a torn rotator cuff, shoulder impingement, or an injury that made the tendon unstable.
- You have not had a previous surgery where the biceps tendon was reattached (which is called a tenodesis).
- You do not have a condition that affects your nerves and muscles (a neuromuscular disease).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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