title: [Rupture of the distal tendon of the biceps--diagnosis and results].
abstract: The rupture of the distal tendon of the biceps brachii is a uncommon injury of the upper extremity. For this reason, the clinical patterns are quite unknown. Between 1980 and 1989 14 patients were treated operatively because of a distal biceps tendon rupture. Aetiology, diagnostic efforts and operative treatment are demonstrated as well as the results of a follow-up of 12 patients. The results of operative treatment are quite good and point out the need for operative treatment.
authors.affiliation: Staatliche Orthopädische Klinik München.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Krüger-Franke
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Theermann
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Refior
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Die distale Bizepssehnenruptur--Diagnostik, Therapie und Ergebnisse.