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01-12-2013 | Case Report

Isolated rupture of biceps femoris tendon

Authors: Maurizio Valente, Francesco Mancuso, Vincenzo Alecci

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Authors present a case of rupture of the distal end of the biceps femoris. Injuries at this site are relatively rare. Clinical assessment can be aided by instrumental examinations such as ultrasound and especially NMR. Delayed treatment because of erroneous diagnosis or failure of conservative therapy can result in proximal retraction and atrophy of the muscle belly, requiring more complex surgery. Despite the limited data in the literature, Authors favor immediate surgical treatment of both complete and partial injury of the biceps femoris tendon, particularly in a patient who requires a high level of function.

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Title: Isolated rupture of biceps femoris tendon
Authors: Maurizio Valente
Francesco Mancuso
Vincenzo Alecci
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-011-0171-2

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