Simultaneous bilateral distal biceps tendon ruptures repaired using an endobutton technique: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The simultaneous rupture of both distal biceps tendons is a rare clinical entity that is difficult to treat and can have poor outcomes. A variety of treatment and rehabilitation options exist and have been reported for single sided and staged bilateral repairs, but none have described an approach for acute bilateral ruptures. Repairing distal biceps tendon ruptures using a single anterior incision and a cortical suspensory button technique has become increasingly popular in recent years. We present a report of our surgical approach using an endobutton technique and rehabilitation algorithm for this unusual injury pattern.

Case presentation

A 43-year-old Caucasian man presented with acute onset bilateral elbow pain while lifting a large sheet of drywall off the g

SUBMITTER: Dacambra MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3766066 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature