This protocol is intended to guide clinicians through the post-operative course for distal biceps tendon repair. This protocol is time based (dependent on tissue healing) as well as criterion based.
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow - OrthoInfo - AAOS
There are several different procedures to reattach the distal biceps tendon to the forearm bone. Some doctors prefer to use one incision at the front (inside) of the elbow, while others use small incisions at both the front and back (outside) of the elbow.
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair: What to Expect at Home
Surgery for a distal biceps tendon tear repairs a tendon that is torn near the elbow. The distal biceps tendon connects the biceps muscle to the elbow bone. Your arm may be in a splint or an elbow brace for 4 to 6 weeks.
Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture | Symptoms, Treatment - SportsMD
2024年8月12日 · Distal biceps tendon ruptures are usually treated with surgical repair of the tendon to bone within 2 weeks of the injury. Various techniques can be used by treating surgeons to achieve this result, ranging from simple drill holes to small implants (“anchors”) with sutures that help to attach the tendon to bone.
Distal Biceps Tendon Tear: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment | HSS
2024年4月12日 · Surgical treatment of distal biceps tendon ruptures consists of distal biceps tendon repair. Repair involves surgical reattachment of the distal biceps tendon to the radius bone at the radial tuberosity, where the tendon naturally inserts into the bone.
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair Surgery - Orthopedic Specialists ...
2012年11月22日 · When the rupture occurs at the distal biceps tendon at the elbow, where there is only one attachment, surgical repair is much more commonly needed. If pain persists following a proximal biceps tendon rupture, other causes of shoulder pain should be considered.
Distal Biceps Repair - Surgery, Recovery Time
Treatment for a complete rupture of the distal biceps is usually surgical repair. Without surgery, patients can have less elbow bending strength and forearm rotation strength. This can be difficult for those who do manual labor. It is helpful to fix the tendon back to bone within 2 weeks. Surgery usually takes about 1 hour.