title: Complications of Distal Biceps Repair.
abstract: Modern techniques to repair the distal biceps tendon include one-incision and 2-incision techniques that use transosseous sutures, suture anchors, interference screws, and/or cortical buttons to achieve a strong repair of the distal biceps brachii. Repair using these techniques has led to improved functional outcomes when compared with nonoperative treatment. Most complications consist of neuropraxic injuries to the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve, posterior interosseous nerve, stiffness and weakness with forearm rotation, heterotopic ossification, and wound infections. Although complications certainly affect outcomes, patients with distal biceps repairs report a high satisfaction rate after repair.
authors.affiliation: Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, 8501 Harcourt Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA.
authors.forename: Mark Tyson
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Garon
authors.affiliation: Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, 8501 Harcourt Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA. Electronic address: handdr@me.com.
authors.forename: Jeffrey A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Greenberg
mesh_terms: D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture; D053441:Suture Anchors / Q000009:adverse effects; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D053656:Tenodesis / Q000009:adverse effects*
keywords: Complications; Distal biceps; Reconstruction; Repair