Presentation
For post-operative review in orthopedics clinic.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Distal biceps brachii tendon repair
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Lateral
Bony tunnel with endobutton in the region of the radial tuberosity in keeping with a distal biceps brachii tendon repair.
Case Discussion
- distal biceps brachii tendon rupture is uncommon, accounting for ~3% of biceps tendon injuries
- repair (as above) using an endobutton repair is gaining popularity due to decreased post-operative complications such as nerve damage and radio-ulnar synostosis