Repair of distal biceps brachii tendon ruptures.

Repair of distal biceps brachii tendon ruptures.

Bell R H; Wiley W B; Noble J S; Kuczynski D J

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery

2000

2000-06

This study consisted of 26 male patients with distal biceps tendon ruptures, 2 of whom had bilateral injuries, making the total number of ruptures 28. The average age at injury was 45 years. The treatment groups were the following: 3 were treated without surgery, 4 were repaired with brachialis tenodesis, and 21 were reattached to the radial tuberosity by the 2-incision Boyd-Anderson approach. Patients underwent follow-up a minimum of 14 months after surgery, with the average being 43 months. Outcome was evaluated based on the physical examination, isokinetic testing of strength and endurance of flexion and supination, and radiographic analysis.

*Tendon Injuries/*surgery; Adult; Arm Injuries/surgery; Biomechanical Phenomena; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Muscle; Orthopedic Procedures/methods; Retrospective Studies; Rupture; Skeletal/*injuries/surgery; Tendons/surgery; Treatment Outcome

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