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Biceps femoris accessory tendon tenodesis: A case report
Scott Fong1,2, Didi Wu1, Lena Reed1
1Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine San Francisco California USA.
Clinical Case Reports
|October 12, 2023
Summary
Lateral knee pain caused by a snapping biceps femoris accessory band can be effectively treated with tenodesis. This surgical approach resolves symptoms when conservative methods fail, offering a solution for this specific knee pain cause.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Human Anatomy
Background:
- Lateral knee pain has multiple etiologies, including iliotibial band syndrome and meniscal tears.
- The biceps femoris tendon is an uncommon but reported cause of lateral knee pain and snapping.
- Conservative treatments offer limited relief for biceps femoris-related knee pain.
