Repair of acute distal biceps tendon rupture
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Acute distal biceps rupture i.e. it had been ripped off the bone of the forearm |
The rupture is shown on an MRI scan |
A two incision approach was used. The cut over the front of the elbow and the back of the forearm are marked with dotted lines |
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The cut on the front of the elbow is started |
The ruptured (torn) end of the biceps tendon has been found and is displayed |
The cut at the back of the forearm has been made and the cut started in the muscle |
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The site of attachment of the biceps tendon (the bicipital tuberosity) has been exposed |
A hole has been made in the bone for reattachment of the tendon with strong stitches. The patient returned to full sport and work by 2 months |
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