Table 1.

Tenotomy versus tenodesis: advantages and disadvantages.

Tenotomy	Tenodesis
Advantages
Simple procedure	Length-tension relation maintenance
Well-tolerated	Normal elbow flexion
Less rehabilitation protocol	Normal supination power
Faster return to activity	Minimize cosmetic deformity Avoid cramping pain
Disadvantages
Cosmetic deformity (Popeye sign)	Longer rehabilitation
Cramping	More demanding procedure
Fatigue pain	Low rates of failure fixation, humeral
Loss of supination strength	Shaft fractures, CRPS, infection