Rupture of the distal tendon of the biceps brachii. Operative versus non-operative treatment.

摘要: We did Cybex testing of thirteen patients who had a rupture the distal tendon biceps brachii. The tests were performed fifteen months to six years after injury. ten surgical repair through two-incision technique showed return normal levels strength and endurance with regard both flexion elbow supination forearm. three conservative treatment remaining deficit in those parameters which was clinically evident several activities, such as use screwdriver or baseball bat.