Management of Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture

M. W. Scanlan; M. P. Rosenwasser; R. J. Strauch

doi:10.1055/s-2002-37326

Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care, Table of Contents

Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care 2002; 10(3): 160-166
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-37326

Original Article

Management of Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture

M. W. Scanlan¹ , M. P. Rosenwasser¹ , R. J. Strauch¹

¹Hand Surgery Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA

Abstract

Repair of distal biceps tendon ruptures has received increasing attention in the past decade. For the active individual who desires the return of function in the injured arm to a level as near to normal as possible, acute repair of a distal biceps tendon rupture is recommended. Methods for repair include a single anterior incision technique that employs suture anchor fixation and a two incision technique that employs transosseous suture fixation. Chronic ruptures may be repaired with tendon or fascial grafts. Complications are rare, the most serious of which is the formation of a forearm synostosis which has been reported following repair with the two incision technique.

Key words

Elbow injuries - Suture anchor fixation

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