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Surgical repair of the distal biceps brachii tendon: clinical and isokinetic long-term follow-up

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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy Aims and scope

Abstract

Anatomical reinsertion of the avulsed distal biceps tendon is the recommended treatment, but the results are hampered by complications. The purpose of this study is to show the results of patients surgically treated with a non-anatomical reinsertion of this tendon. From 1972 to 2006, 26 non-professional athletic patients were surgically treated by suture of the tendon on the brachialis muscle tendon. At follow-up 23/26 patients underwent clinical and isokinetic evaluation. At a medium follow-up of 84 months, patients provided satisfactory subjective and objective clinical results. Flexion was restored in all patients, while a 10° supination deficit was found in two patients. Dynamometric tests showed satisfactory results both regarding Maximum Strength Power and Endurance tests. Reinsertion of the distal biceps tendon on the brachialis tendon can be considered, in a long-term follow-up, a safe and effective procedure, with low complication rate.

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  1. Orthopaedic Unit and “Kirk Kilgour” Sports Injury Centre, S. Andrea Hospital, University of Rome “Sapienza”, Rome, Italy

    A. De Carli, E. Zanzotto, A. P. Vadalà, D. Luzon & A. Ferretti

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De Carli, A., Zanzotto, E., Vadalà, A.P. et al. Surgical repair of the distal biceps brachii tendon: clinical and isokinetic long-term follow-up. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 17, 850–856 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-008-0705-9

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