Raised Body Mass Index and Reduced Muscle Bulk Reduces The Incidence Of Popeye’s Deformity Post Tenotomy Of Long Head of Biceps Brachii

The development of the Popeye's deformity is a known complication of long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) tenotomy. Incidence of developing Popeye's deformity after LHBT tenotomy ranges between 13% and 70%. While this complication is well tolerated, it can be avoided with proper patient selection. We aim to study patient and clinical factors resulting in the development of the Popeye's deformity after LHBT tenotomy so as to better identify suitable surgical candidates.