title: [Surgical therapy of distal biceps tendon ruptures].
abstract: Ruptures of the distal biceps tendon are rare injuries which nearly exclusively occur in middle-aged men when eccentric load is applied to the flexed elbow. Operative treatment is supposed to be the most effective method to restore flexion and supination strength. However, there is a wide variety of potential surgical treatment methods. This article is aiming to present the anatomical, pathophysiological and epidemiological basics and to demonstrate the surgical techniques. Not only the approaches but also the differing fixation methods like bone tunnel fixation, endobutton- or suture anchor and interference screw are described in detail. Additionally, rehabilitation protocols and considerations concerning medical expertise are presented.
authors: Klinikum rechts der Isar, Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie, TU München. siebenlist@uchir.me.tum.de
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Siebenlist
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Schmidt-Horlohé
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Hoffmann
authors: U
authors: U
authors: Stöckle
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Elser
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011884:Radius / Q000293:injuries; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries