Author/Authors :
HRUBINA, Maros Hospital Pelhrimov - Department of Orthopaedics, Czech Republic , HRUBINA, Maros Czech Technical University in Prague - Faculty of Biomedical Engineering - Departments of Medicine and Humanities, Czech Republic , BEHOUNEK, Jiri Hospital Pelhrimov - Department of Orthopaedics, Czech Republic , SKOTAK, Miroslav Hospital Pelhrimov - Department of Orthopaedics, Czech Republic , KRUMPL, Oldrich Hospital Pelhrimov - Department of Orthopaedics, Czech Republic , MIKA, Pavel Hospital Pelhrimov - Department of Orthopaedics, Czech Republic , OLGUN, Deniz Cornell University - Weil Medical College, Hospital for Special Surgery, USA
Abstract :
Objective: The aim of the study was to present the long term results of primary tenodesis in the treatment of distal biceps tendon rupture. Methods: Patients previously treated for distal tendon rupture were evaluated. In all cases anatomical reattachment with a single-incision through the anterior approach was performed with either a screw and washer (modified McReynolds technique) or a Mitek Anchor. Analysis was performed using clinical and radiological examination and DASH score at the end of 2011. Results: Twenty-one patients (21 males; mean age: 47.5 years) were treated for distal biceps tendon rupture. Fixation was performed using the modified McReynolds technique in 11 and Mitek Anchor in 10 patients. The McReynold technique had excellent result in 63.6% of patients, a 9.1% risk of implant failure and a mean DASH score of 7.8. The Mitek Anchor technique had excellent result in 60% of patients, a 10% risk of implant failure and a mean DASH score of 7.4. Conclusion: Operative treatment for distal biceps tendon rupture appears to be a safe and effective method and consistently yields good results
