title: Long term evaluation of repaired distal biceps brachii tendon ruptures.
abstract: A long term evaluation was performed on 8 patients who had rupture of the distal biceps tendon repaired using the 2-incision technique. The length of followup ranged from 1 to 11 years with an average of 6 years. Goniometric range of motion and isokinetic strength testing were performed on all patients. All patients attained a full arc of elbow flexion and extension. Supination was diminished more than 30 degrees in 3 patients and pronation was diminished more than 30 degrees in 1 patient. Subjectively, 6 of 8 patients were completely satisfied with the function of their involved arm. Strength and work performed during repetitive exercise were regained to the expected normal levels in elbow flexion. Six of 8 patients continued to have less strength in supination of the injured arm than the uninjured arm. All 8 patients performed less total work with repetitive supination of the injured arm than the uninjured arm.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Davison
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Engber
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Tigert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome