Three year review following bone anchor repair of acute biceps tendon insertion rupture

Three patients with acute biceps brachii tendon insertion ruptures were treated (less than 7 days post injury) using bone anchor anatomical repair. Dynamometer assessment of strength in both limbs was performed after completion of rehabilitation and again at 3.3 years after surgery. All patients were male, age 34, 35 and 53 years. Early isokinetic assessment was performed at 6, 7 and 12 months post surgery and medium assessment at 3.3 years post surgery. A full range of movement was achieved at early assessment and maintained into medium term assessment. All patients returned to their full premorbid occupation and sporting activity. Dynamometer strength of a repaired dominant limb equated to two thirds of a normal non dominant limb at early assessment, equal power was found at medium term assessment and a measurable increase in strength in both affected and unaffected arms was seen.