Joint preservation techniques are used in patients with cartilage defects to preserve the joints and to restore the function.

Articular cartilage is the cartilage that covers the bony surface of joints. It has a smooth surface which allows the bones of the knee joint to slide over each other with very little friction. Articular cartilage is often damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.

The number of children participating in sports activities has been increasing over the recent years resulting in a substantial rise in the incidences of sports injuries. Even though there are several benefits of active participation in sports, including building up of self-confidence, physical fitness, and learning to work in a team, there is also a risk of sports-related injuries.

Regional histologic diﬀerences in the long head of the biceps tendon following subpectoral biceps tenodesis in patients with rotator cuﬀ tears and SLAP lesions

Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 25 January, 2018

Prospectively enrolled patients undergoing an open subpectoral LHBT tenodesis in the setting of a rotator cuﬀ (RTC) tear or SLAP lesion. Perioperative data were collected and the excised LHBT was analyzed by a fellowship trained pathologist. Tendons were sectioned into proximal (biceps anchor), middle (bicipital groove), and distal (myotendinous junction) portions. Sections were stained with Movat’s pentachrome stain and digitized for analysis. Comparisons were made between the histologic ﬁndings present in the setting of a rotator cuﬀ tear with those seen in the setting of a SLAP tear.

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Regional histologic diﬀerences in the long head of the biceps tendon following subpectoral biceps tenodesis in patients with rotator cuﬀ tears and SLAP lesions