Treatment of partial distal biceps tendon tears

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dc.contributor.authorBain, G.
dc.contributor.authorJohnson, L.
dc.contributor.authorTurner, P.
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionCopyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
dc.description.abstractPartial rupture of the distal biceps tendon exhibits features similar to that of complete disruption, including acute antecubital pain, weakness of elbow flexion, and forearm supination, and differs only in the fact that the biceps tendon is still palpable in the partial rupture. There are 2 etiologies, first acute traumatic (such as a sudden eccentric contracture) and second, chronic degenerative tendon disease. For accurate diagnosis, a high index of suspicion must be employed. Initial investigations should include plain x-ray and a magnetic resonance scan. Partial tears <50% may be treated with nonoperative management or with surgical debridement of the surrounding synovitis. Tears >50% should be treated with division of the remaining tendon and surgical repair of the entire tendon as a single unit. Surgical endoscopy provides the ability to further quantify the extent of a distal biceps tear and to treat with debridement. This technique, however, should only be used in experienced hands.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityBain, Gregory I.; Johnson, Luke J.; Turner, Perry C.
dc.identifier.citationSports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 2008; 16(3):154-161
dc.identifier.doi10.1097/JSA.0b013e318183eb60
dc.identifier.issn1062-8592
dc.identifier.issn1538-1951
dc.identifier.orcidBain, G. [0000-0002-3258-996X]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/47751
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1097/jsa.0b013e318183eb60
dc.subjectMuscle, Skeletal
dc.subjectElbow Joint
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectTendon Injuries
dc.subjectMagnetic Resonance Imaging
dc.subjectUltrasonography, Doppler
dc.subjectArthroscopy
dc.subjectRange of Motion, Articular
dc.subjectPrognosis
dc.subjectTreatment Outcome
dc.subjectOrthopedic Procedures
dc.subjectInjury Severity Score
dc.subjectRisk Assessment
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectSuture Anchors
dc.subjectPlastic Surgery Procedures
dc.subjectElbow Injuries
dc.titleTreatment of partial distal biceps tendon tears
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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