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Late distal biceps repair.

Thomas W Wright1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. thomas-wright@ufl.edu

Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
|March 7, 2006
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Delayed distal biceps tendon repair using allograft Achilles tendon can restore near-normal supination strength. This surgical approach offers a predictable outcome for well-muscled males experiencing this injury.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Research

Background:

  • Distal biceps tendon ruptures commonly affect middle-aged, athletic males.
  • Delayed diagnosis can lead to muscle shortening, complicating surgical repair.
  • Untreated ruptures result in significant loss of supination strength.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present techniques for late distal biceps tendon reconstruction.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of allograft Achilles tendon for repair.
  • To assess the functional recovery of supination strength.

Main Methods:

  • Review of experience with late distal biceps tendon reconstruction.
  • Description of 1-incision and 2-incision techniques.
  • Utilizing allograft Achilles tendon to bridge the tendon gap.

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Main Results:

  • Late reconstruction using allograft Achilles tendon is feasible.
  • Surgical techniques involve extensive muscle mobilization or graft use.
  • Supination strength returns to near normal levels post-repair.

Conclusions:

  • Allograft Achilles tendon is a viable option for late distal biceps tendon reconstruction.
  • Both 1-incision and 2-incision techniques can yield good results.
  • This method provides predictable restoration of supination strength.