Bone tunnel and suture anchor fixation of distal biceps tendon ruptures.
Several different techniques to secure the distal end of the biceps tendon back to the radial tuberosity have been described in the literature. This paper will focus on 2 of the more common ones: (1) a 2-incision technique using a bone tunnel and (2) a 1-incision technique with suture anchors. Both of these techniques have been shown to produce similarly good clinical results.
Checo
Fernando J
FJ
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Connecticut Health Center, CT 06030, USA.
Rodner
Craig M
CM
D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092464:Elbow Injuries