Effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Detecting Partial and Complete Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture

Chronic Partial Rupture of Distal Biceps Tendon in an Adolescent―A Case Report

“…Partial tears of the distal biceps tendon are not dramatic in presentation and generally present with anterior elbow pain which was the presentation in our patient [17]. Partial tears involving the long head of biceps tendon usually presents with a typical Popeye sign which is a soft tissue lump over the anterior aspect of the middle third of arm, suggesting retraction of belly of biceps which was not seen in our patient [4].…”

“…Partial tears involving the long head of biceps tendon usually presents with a typical Popeye sign which is a soft tissue lump over the anterior aspect of the middle third of arm, suggesting retraction of belly of biceps which was not seen in our patient [4]. Sometimes the symptoms of partial biceps tendon tear may even mimic or co-exist with conditions like bicipital tendinosis, leading to missed or delay in the diagnosis of chronic distal biceps tendon tear [17].…”

“…The study by Festa et al showed MRI to have a sensitivity of 59.1%, specificity and positive predictive value of 100% in diagnosing partial tears of distal biceps tendon [17]. Another study by Fitzgerald et al showed that axial MRimages were more valuable in pre-operative grading of distal biceps tendon injury and that there was 100% agreement between MRI and surgical findings [18].…”

Dirseğin Patolojik Değişiklikleri

“…Klinik tanı zor olduğundan, MRG tanıya büyük katkı sağlar. Kısmi yırtıkta tendon içinde sıvıya benzer yüksek sinyal, incelme, kontur düzensizliği, peritendinöz ödem ve komşuluğunda sıvı izlenir [29].…”

The Biotenodesis Screw and Endobutton Technique for Repair for Acute Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture

“…If there is continued doubt as to the integrity of the tendon, ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been shown to be useful adjuncts with one study suggesting a sensitivity of 100% in the MRI reporting of full thickness distal biceps tears [6].…”