title: Distal biceps tendon rupture.
abstract: The authors report a rupture of the distal tendon of biceps brachii in a 42-year-old athlete. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the injury. Early surgical repair was performed by reinsertion of the tendon on the radial tuberosity according to modified Boyd-Anderson technique. Indomethacin was administered prophylactically. No complications were noted. At the latest follow-up, the patient had full elbow range of motion and participated successfully in athletic activities and job.
authors: First Department of Orthopedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors: Olga D
authors: OD
authors: Savvidou
authors: First Department of Orthopedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece. pjp@hol.gr.|, 4 Christovassili Street, 15451 Neo Psychicon, Athens, Greece. pjp@hol.gr.
authors: Panayiotis J
authors: PJ
authors: Papagelopoulos
authors: First Department of Orthopedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors: Andreas F
authors: AF
authors: Mavrogenis
authors: First Department of Orthopedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors: Antonios A
authors: AA
authors: Partsinevelos
authors: First Department of Orthopedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors: Evangelos J
authors: EJ
authors: Karadimas
authors: First Department of Orthopedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors: Demetrios S
authors: DS
authors: Korres
keywords: Distal biceps tendon; Modified Boyd-Anderson technique; Rupture