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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 7/2009

01-07-2009 | Sports Medicine

Surgical repair of the distal biceps brachii tendon: clinical and isokinetic long-term follow-up

Authors: A. De Carli, E. Zanzotto, A. P. Vadalà, D. Luzon, M. Di Salvo, A. Ferretti

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 7/2009

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Abstract

Anatomical reinsertion of the avulsed distal biceps tendon is the recommended treatment, but the results are hampered by complications. The purpose of this study is to show the results of patients surgically treated with a non-anatomical reinsertion of this tendon. From 1972 to 2006, 26 non-professional athletic patients were surgically treated by suture of the tendon on the brachialis muscle tendon. At follow-up 23/26 patients underwent clinical and isokinetic evaluation. At a medium follow-up of 84 months, patients provided satisfactory subjective and objective clinical results. Flexion was restored in all patients, while a 10° supination deficit was found in two patients. Dynamometric tests showed satisfactory results both regarding Maximum Strength Power and Endurance tests. Reinsertion of the distal biceps tendon on the brachialis tendon can be considered, in a long-term follow-up, a safe and effective procedure, with low complication rate.
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Metadata
Title
Surgical repair of the distal biceps brachii tendon: clinical and isokinetic long-term follow-up
Authors
A. De Carli
E. Zanzotto
A. P. Vadalà
D. Luzon
M. Di Salvo
A. Ferretti
Publication date
01-07-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 7/2009
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-008-0705-9

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