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Massive heterotopic ossification after biceps tendon rupture and tenodesis
A I Harris1, C A Bush-Joseph, B R Bach
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Tenodesis for long head biceps brachii tendon rupture can lead to heterotopic ossification, limiting shoulder function. Conservative treatment for biceps tendon ruptures may prevent this complication.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Research
Background:
- Tenodesis of the long head of the biceps brachii is a common surgical procedure.
- Complications associated with this procedure are infrequently reported.
- Various surgical techniques exist for biceps tenodesis.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old male patient underwent tenodesis for a ruptured long head of the biceps brachii tendon.
- The patient subsequently developed heterotopic ossification.
- This ossification significantly impaired shoulder joint function.
Findings:
- Heterotopic ossification is a potential complication following biceps tenodesis.
- Severe functional limitation of the shoulder can result from this complication.
- The specific case highlights a rare but significant adverse outcome.
Implications:
- Surgical intervention for biceps tendon ruptures carries a risk of heterotopic ossification.
- Non-surgical conservative management of biceps tendon ruptures should be considered.
- Conservative approaches may potentially mitigate the risk of this specific complication.