Repair of Acute and Chronic Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures Using the Endobutton

Repair of distal biceps tendon ruptures using the EndoButton.

A transverse skin incision 2 cm distal to the elbow skin crease was made and the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve was protected. In acute cases the the retracted biceps tendon and the tendon tract were readily identified. With the elbow in full extension and supination, the radial tuberosity was exposed. A cortical window to accommodate the tendon was made with a burr. A drill was advanced ...

Simultaneous bilateral distal biceps tendon ruptures repaired using an endobutton technique: a case report

INTRODUCTION The simultaneous rupture of both distal biceps tendons is a rare clinical entity that is difficult to treat and can have poor outcomes. A variety of treatment and rehabilitation options exist and have been reported for single sided and staged bilateral repairs, but none have described an approach for acute bilateral ruptures. Repairing distal biceps tendon ruptures using a single a...

Repair techniques for acute distal biceps tendon ruptures: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND There is a lack of consensus regarding the optimal surgical approach and fixation method for distal biceps tendon ruptures. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review comparing the results of the various surgical approaches and repair techniques for acute distal biceps tendon ruptures. METHODS We searched the MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Embase databases for all publish...

Use of the Endobutton in repair of the distal biceps brachii tendon.

Anatomic Single-Incision Repair of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures Using Flexible Reamers

Distal biceps tendon ruptures are treated operatively in active healthy individuals. Treatment consists of either single- or double-incision techniques, each with its own set of advantages and complications. The double incision was traditionally preferred for a more anatomic reattachment of the distal biceps tendon, but there has been renewed interest in the single-incision anterior approach gi...