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Indications and Contraindications of Long Head of the Biceps (LHB) Transfer
| Indications | Younger than 45 years of age Participating in competitive sports Requiring forceful external rotation and abduction movement of the shoulder Having capsule-ligament insufficiency, such as general laxity or capsule defect 45 years or older having combined SLAP lesion (type II or IV) |
| Contraindications | Over 50% rupture of the LHB Not requiring a sling effect to augment the shoulder |
