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Outcomes of distal biceps repair at two-year follow-up

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Abstract

Purpose

This single-centre study aimed to review the postoperative outcomes of distal biceps avulsion repair using a single incision with the endo-button technique.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was performed of a single surgeon series of distal biceps repairs performed consecutively from September 2016 to September 2020. At two years, outcome measures included Oxford Elbow Score (OES), range of movement (ROM), complications and ongoing issues.

Results

Forty-five distal biceps tendon repairs were performed on 43 patients with a mean follow-up of 3.2 years (1.1–5.3). The average OES was 46 (11–48), and 90% of patients recovered a comparable range of movement to the contralateral side. Two patients developed re-rupture (4%) on days 0 and 9 of surgery, but there were no late re-ruptures of the repair.

Conclusion

Short-term outcomes from distal biceps tendon repair show low complication rates, high patient satisfaction and good functional outcomes. The results would support acute surgical treatment of active, working-age, patients with distal biceps tendon ruptures.

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    Kathrine Butler, Ahmad Almigdad, Jaewoo Kim, Ellen Dodson & Amar Malhas

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Butler, K., Almigdad, A., Kim, J. et al. Outcomes of distal biceps repair at two-year follow-up. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 34, 989–993 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-023-03756-y

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