A Single-Incision Technique for Distal Biceps Repair Using a Flexible Reamer

Distal biceps tendon ruptures are rare injuries that usually occur in middle-aged men. Most of these injuries are repaired acutely to restore preinjury function and strength. There is concern regarding the higher prevalence of certain complications with the double-incision technique. As such, the si...

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Published inOrthopedics (Thorofare, N.J.) Vol. 40; no. 4; pp. e744 - e748
Main Authors Pierce, Todd P, Pierce, Casey M, Issa, Kimona, McInerney, Vincent K, Festa, Anthony, Scillia, Anthony J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States SLACK INCORPORATED 01.07.2017
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Dissection
Elbow Joint - surgery
Hamstring Tendons - injuries
Hamstring Tendons - surgery
Humans
Injuries
Orthopedic Procedures - instrumentation
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
Patient positioning
Rupture - surgery
Surgical techniques
Suture Techniques
Sutures
Tendon Injuries - surgery
Veins & arteries
New Brunswick New Jersey
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Summary:Distal biceps tendon ruptures are rare injuries that usually occur in middle-aged men. Most of these injuries are repaired acutely to restore preinjury function and strength. There is concern regarding the higher prevalence of certain complications with the double-incision technique. As such, the single-incision technique has also been studied to determine if it may produce superior safety and efficacy. In addition, the point of fixation may be created with either a rigid or a flexible reamer. The authors describe a technique that uses a single-incision cortical fixation achieved with a flexible reamer. [Orthopedics. 2017; 40(4):e744-e748.].
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ISSN:0147-7447
1938-2367
DOI:10.3928/01477447-20170615-03