Distal biceps tendon rupture.

Savvidou, Olga D; Papagelopoulos, Panayiotis J; Mavrogenis, Andreas F; Partsinevelos, Antonios A; Karadimas, Evangelos J; Korres, Demetrios S · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The authors report a rupture of the distal tendon of biceps brachii in a 42-year-old athlete. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the injury. Early surgical repair was performed by reinsertion of the tendon on the radial tuberosity according to modified Boyd-Anderson technique. Indomethacin was administered prophylactically. No complications were noted. At the latest follow-up, the patient had full elbow range of motion and participated successfully in athletic activities and job.