While a vast body of literature exists describing biceps tenodesis techniques and evaluating the biomechanical aspects of tenodesis locations or various implants, little literature presents useful clinical outcomes to guide surgeons in their decision to perform a particular method of tenodesis. Both ASPBT and OSPBT yield excellent clinical and functional results for the management of isolated superior labrum or long head of the bicepslesions. No significant differences in clinical outcomes as determined by several validated outcome measures were found between the 2 tenodesis methods, nor were any significant range of motion or strength deficits noted at a minimum 2years postoperatively.

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Five articles from the November 2014 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by busy readers who would prefer a brief audio summary in order to select the articles they want to read in full. The featured articles for this month are "Energy Flow Analysis During the Tennis Serve Comparison Between Injured and Noninjured Tennis Players," "Hip Range of Motion and Association With Injury in Female Professional Tennis Players," "Improved Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopic Surgery in Patients Undergoing T-Capsulotomy With Complete Repair Versus Partial Repair for Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Comparative Matched-Pair Analysis," "Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-analysis of Nonoperative Versus Operative Treatment," and "Is Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Resection Necessary for Patients With Radiological Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis and Rotator Cuff Tears?: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Study."