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Systematic review compares outcomes of arthroscopic and open biceps tenodesis, indicating varied complications.
This systematic review of 43 studies found that both ASPBT and OSPBT were associated with improvement in a variety of PROs, while complication rates were comparable between techniques. While ASPBT is associated with a higher incidence of postoperative stiffness and a greater rate of reoperations, OSPBT was reported to lead to a higher incidence of wound infections and iatrogenic nerve injuries.
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