Orthopedics Today, a renowned online publication targeting the orthopedic medical community, as well as patients seeking new insignt on orthopedic technologies and treatments, has published a special feature on a new technique to repair an injured biceps tendon. Anatomic repair of the biceps tendon to the original insertion site can be improved more effectively through a 2-incision technique than a 1-incision technique, according to researchers in Maryland. Skilled shoulder orthopedic surgeons offer their perspective on various treatments; Dr. Peter Millett was asked to offer his perspective on this procedure. Read the full article: Two-incision technique superior to one-incision technique in anatomic repair of biceps tendon.
About the Author: Peter Millett, MD
Pennsylvania native Peter J. Millett, M.D., M.Sc. is an internationally renowned sports orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and author with numerous patents for groundbreaking orthopedic and biologic innovations. As a partner at The Steadman Clinic, Dr. Millett has been consistently selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America” and has been ranked in the top 1% of Orthopaedic Surgeons by U.S. News and World Reports. Using advanced open and arthroscopic surgical techniques Dr. Millett focuses on restoring damaged joints, ligaments and bones in the shoulder, elbow and knee.