Distal Biceps Reconstruction With an Alternative Technique for Tendon Tensioning and Fixation: A Case Report

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Leite, MJ (Author) Other; Silva, MR (Author) Other; Sousa, A (Author) Other; Vieira, A (Author) Other; Neves, N (Author) FMUP; Ribeiro da Silva, M (Author) Other

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Authenticus ID: P-00T-YN5

DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.00934

Abstract (EN): CASE: A 41-year-old right-handed male patient presented to our institution with a chronic distal biceps rupture after failed primary surgery 6 months previously. We performed a reconstruction with semitendinosus autograft fixed proximally with a Pulvertaft weave and distally with a cortical button plus interference screw. The patient showed complete pain resolution and excellent functional results. CONCLUSION: This is the first case described with the use of a cortical button plus interference screw distally for distal biceps reconstruction after chronic distal biceps rupture. The option of doing the Pulvertaft proximally first also allowed us to fine-tune the final graft tension. Copyright © 2021 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific