Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/2440/47751
Citations
Scopus Web of Science® Altmetric
?
?
Type: Journal article
Title: Treatment of partial distal biceps tendon tears
Author: Bain, G.
Johnson, L.
Turner, P.
Citation: Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 2008; 16(3):154-161
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Issue Date: 2008
ISSN: 1062-8592
1538-1951
Statement of
Responsibility: 
Bain, Gregory I.; Johnson, Luke J.; Turner, Perry C.
Abstract: Partial 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.
Keywords: Muscle, Skeletal
Elbow Joint
Humans
Tendon Injuries
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ultrasonography, Doppler
Arthroscopy
Range of Motion, Articular
Prognosis
Treatment Outcome
Orthopedic Procedures
Injury Severity Score
Risk Assessment
Female
Male
Suture Anchors
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Elbow Injuries
Description: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
DOI: 10.1097/JSA.0b013e318183eb60
Published version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/jsa.0b013e318183eb60
Appears in Collections:Aurora harvest 6
Orthopaedics and Trauma publications

Files in This Item:
There are no files associated with this item.


Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.