Repair of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures Using Suture Anchors Through a Single Anterior Incision

摘要: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to review the results distal biceps tendon repair via suture anchors through a single anterior incision. Methods: This is retrospective 17 patients (18 repairs) treated for complete rupture between 1998 and 2005 by use G4 Superanchors (DePuy Mitek, Raynham, MA) in our unit. length follow-up 14 70 months (mean, 45 months). Results: There mean loss 5.3° (range, 0° 50°; SD, 14.12) extension when compared with uninjured side. Of patients, 6 achieved full uninvolved elbow. flexion 6.2° 15°; 6.11). 11.0° pronation 30°; 11.34) 6.4° supination 45°; 17.45). Flexion strength measured handheld dynamometer 82.1% that injured side 59% 102%; 11.26). were two complications series: transient superficial radial nerve palsy one case heterotopic ossification other. Disabilities Arm, Shoulder Hand score 14.45 0 55.17; 4.76). Six after surgery, all but returned their preinjury levels activity employment. Conclusions: Our shows ruptures safe yields clinically objective functional comparable measurements other, extremity. Level Evidence: IV, therapeutic series.