Biceps tenodesis is a commonly employed surgical intervention for refractory symptoms related to the biceps-labral complex, those intra-articular and those within the extra-articular bicipital tunnel. While a litany of surgical techniques exists, the optimal method for ensuring an anatomic length-tension relationship during tenodesis remains elusive. Appropriate tensioning may limit undesirable...

The biceps brachii is a bi-articular muscle affecting motion at the shoulder and elbow. While its' action at the elbow is well documented, its role in shoulder elevation is less clear. Therefore, the purpose of this project was to investigate the influence of shoulder and elbow joint angles on the shoulder elevation function of the biceps brachii. Twelve males and 18 females were tested on a Bi...

BACKGROUND This study evaluated the incidence of symptomatic radioulnar synostosis/heterotopic ossification after distal biceps tendon repair in patients receiving indomethacin prophylaxis. We hypothesized that indomethacin use postoperatively would decrease the occurrence of symptomatic synostosis. METHODS A single-center retrospective record review identified 124 patients undergoing distal ...

http://ajs.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/03/18/0363546514526692 The online version of this article can be found at: DOI: 10.1177/0363546514526692 published online March 21, 2014 Am J Sports Med Ann M. Cools, Dorien Borms, Simon Cottens, Marcia Himpe, Stijn Meersdom and Barbara Cagnie Exercises With Increasing Loads on the Biceps Rehabilitation Exercises for Athletes With Biceps Disorders and S...

The authors report this case of a 48-year-old male patient sustaining a complete tear of the biceps tendon and associated radial head subluxation. A restriction of supination-pronation of the forearm was noted as a result of the radial head subluxation. The complete tear of the biceps tendon was treated conservatively and the radial head subluxation corrected itself.

Restoration of elbow flexion in paralytic disorders has taxed the ingenuity of surgeons for half a century. Four types of operation have emerged : 1) proximal transplantation of the flexor or extensor origins of the forearm muscles, or both ; 2) transplantation of triceps to biceps; 3) transplantation of pectoralis major to biceps; and 4) transplantation of sternomastoid to biceps. This communi...

OBJECTIVE. The objective of this study was to describe the sonographic appearance of tears of the distal biceps brachii tendon. CONCLUSION. Sonography can reveal complete and partial tears of the distal biceps tendon, thus providing an alternative technique to MR imaging.

Rupture of the distal insertion of the biceps brachii may lead to severe functional impairment of the upper extremity on the basis of resultant weakness of elbow flexion and supination. When the diagnosis of a posttraumatic distal biceps tendon avulsion is made, a simple method of reattachment is possible and functionally warranted.

abstract traumatic rupture of the distal biceps tendon is rare. conservative treatment can result in reduced flexion and supination power with reduced function. this case report emphasizes the need for prompt surgical treatment and describes the possible complications of delayed surgical intervention.

BACKGROUND A number of techniques are available for performing biceps tenodesis, the majority of which result in good or excellent outcomes. However, failure may result in pain and/or dissatisfying biceps deformity. PURPOSE To compare the clinical failure rates of 2 methods of suture passage in subpectoral biceps tenodesis with suture anchors performed by the senior author. STUDY DESIGN Coh...