Erschienen in:
01.05.2009 | Original Article
Anatomical repair of distal biceps brachii tendon rupture through a limited anterior approach
verfasst von:
Andreas F. Mavrogenis, Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos, Ioannis A. Ignatiadis, Dimitrios Antonopoulos, Sarantis G. Spyridonos
Erschienen in:
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
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Ausgabe 4/2009
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Abstract
To avoid the extended anterior or the two-incision approach to the radius, we present a limited anterior approach for anatomical reattachment at the radial tuberosity of the distal biceps brachii tendon complete rupture using suture anchors. Our clinical experience in nine patients showed that secure fixation obtained with the suture anchors, limited surgical approach and anatomical reconstruction allow for early mobilization and rapid return of function, and provide excellent long-term results with acceptable complications. We suggest using the limited anterior approach in patients with early (less than 6 weeks) distal biceps brachii tendon rupture.