2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-I Can’t Find My Biceps

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of the biceps in shoulder stability and the controversies surrounding biceps tenotomy and tenodesis. They emphasize that complications are not uncommon and caution against being too aggressive with biceps procedures. They also mention the potential risks of injury to nerves and fracture. Various studies and experts are referenced to support the speaker's points. They emphasize the role of the biceps as a humor head depressor and stabilizer, comparing it to the ACL of the shoulder. The video concludes by advising against being a "biceps killer" and highlighting the importance of considering the entire kinetic chain in shoulder surgeries. No credits are given in the transcript.

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John Kelly, MD

Keywords

biceps

shoulder stability

complications

nerve injury

kinetic chain