Partial rupture of the distal biceps tendon.
We report on 7 cases of partial rupture of the distal biceps tendon. The mean patient age was 52 years (range, 38-58 years). There were 5 men and 2 women. The dominant arm was affected in all 7 patients. Pain was the chief complaint in all patients. Immobilization and physiotherapy were attempted in all patients, and 4 had at least 1 local steroid injection. No patient improved from the conservative treatment. All patients eventually underwent surgical debridement and reattachment of the biceps tendon with use of a 1-incision technique with suture anchors. After a mean follow-up of 31 months (range, 25-44 months), all patients reported a significant decrease in their pain. No complications were noted.
Vardakas
D G
DG
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
Musgrave
D S
DS
Varitimidis
S E
SE
Goebel
F
F
Sotereanos
D G
DG
D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D059408:Pain Management; D012421:Rupture; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D013256:Steroids