Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using Hybrid Autologous Fascia Lata and the Long Head of Biceps Tendon Graft: the Central Beam Concept

Ayyappan V Nair; Pramod Kumar Mohan; Pavan Krishna; Ajit Jangale; Syed Kareemulla; Maythilisharan Rambhojun; Sreejith Thampy

doi:10.1016/j.eats.2023.09.005

Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using Hybrid Autologous Fascia Lata and the Long Head of Biceps Tendon Graft: the Central Beam Concept

Arthrosc Tech. 2023 Dec 18;13(1):102829. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.09.005. eCollection 2024 Jan.

Authors

Ayyappan V Nair¹, Pramod Kumar Mohan¹, Pavan Krishna¹, Ajit Jangale¹, Syed Kareemulla¹, Maythilisharan Rambhojun¹, Sreejith Thampy¹

Affiliation

¹ Bangalore Shoulder Institute, Bangalore, India.

Abstract

Superior capsular reconstruction is a joint salvage treatment option for retracted irreparable rotator cuff tears in relatively young patients. Various graft options have been described in the literature, including autologous fascia lata graft, synthetic graft, and dermal patches. Superior capsular reconstruction using long head of biceps tendon autograft alone has also been described by few authors. In this technical note, we describe a modified technique of performing arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction using both fascia lata graft and the intra articular portion of the long head of biceps tendon. Our technique resembles central beam concept over which the fascia lata graft is anchored, providing good structural support to the graft and enabling graft healing and improved clinical outcomes.