Distal biceps tendon rupture: Current concepts

Acute distal biceps rupture in an adolescent weightlifter on chronic steroid suppression: a case report

“…Sarda and colleagues recently revisited 24 patients with distal biceps repair who had reached their maximum recovery. He showed complete recovery of flexion and supination strength with return to full ROM in all except two patients who lacked 10°of full extension [10]. Reattachment location was also proven to be important to regaining full function.…”

“…If they are not fixed acutely, distal bicep ruptures lead to decreased supination strength, fatigue, and an identifiable 'reverse Popeye sign' caused by proximal retraction of the tendon stump with 30 and 40% reductions in flexion and supination strength, respectively. As a result, in the healthy, active patient population, primary repair of acute distal biceps ruptures is indicated to restore flexion and supination strength as well as maintain elbow range of motion (ROM) [9][10][11].…”

Mini-open incision for distal biceps repair by suture anchors: follow-up of eighteen patients

“…Without surgical repair, a loss of supination (40 %) and flexion (30 %) strength and endurance can be expected. Furthermore, patients can suffer from cramps and intermittent pain in the arm along and discomfort for the esthetic result [3]. Evidence of poor outcomes with conservative management supports the operative treatment of distal biceps injury [4][5][6].…”

A Retrospective Evaluation of Anatomical Reinsertion of the Distal Biceps Brachii Tendon Using an ACL TightRope® RT with a Titanium Cortical Button and Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Suture: A Preliminary Report

“…Surgical methods include 1-or 2-incision techniques [12]. The main complications after surgical treatment include nerve injuries, heterotopic ossification and traumatic ruptures [1]. To date, no consensus regarding the preferred fixation method has been reached.…”