Repair of distal biceps brachii tendon ruptures

This study consisted of 26 male patients with distal biceps tendon ruptures , 2 of whom had bilateral injuries, making the total number of ruptures 28. The average age at injury was 45 years. The treatment groups were the foll owing: 3 were treated without surgery, 4 were repaired with brachialis teno desis, and 21 were reattached to the radial tuberosity by the 2-incision Bo yd-Anderson approach. Patients underwent Follow-up a minimum of 14 months a fter surgery with the average being 43 months. Outcome was evaluated based on the physical examination, isokinetic testing of strength and endurance o f flexion and supination, and radiographic analysis.