Abstract

FREITAS, Filipa de et al. Rotura do tendão distal do bicípite braquial. Rev. Port. Ortop. Traum. [online]. 2012, vol.20, n.2, pp.243-248. ISSN 1646-2122.

Introduction: Complete distal biceps tendon ruptures are uncommon injuries, representing approximately 3% of all biceps brachii injuries. Most ruptures occur in the dominant arm in men between the ages of 30 and 49 years, when an eccentric load is exerted on the biceps. If there is complete rupture, the muscle belly may retract proximally. This is known as the "Popeye muscle" sign. Case Report: We report the cases of two male patients with the diagnosis of distal biceps tendon rupture, who were submitted to surgical treatment by the Boyd and Anderson technique. Discussion: Many techniques , including non-operative and surgical option, have been described for the treatment of the ruptured distal bicep tendon. Patients who had conservative treatment showed a remaining deficit clinically evident in several activities. Good to excellent results have been reported for early surgical repair of the torn tendon with improved functional outcomes and improved patient satisfaction. Summary: We conclude that this minimally invasive technique is safe and effective. Our findings are in agreement with the view that anatomic repair of distal biceps tendon rupture provides consistently good results.

Keywords : Distal Biceps tendon rupture; 2-incision repair; Boyd-Anderson technique.

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