title: Rupture of the distal biceps tendon. Report of five cases.
abstract: Five cases of rupture of the distal biceps tendon are described. Three were operated on--two in the acute stage and one after 3 months--and the other two were managed conservatively. The literature on this condition is reviewed and alternative forms of treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000628:therapy