Management of acute and chronic biceps tendon rupture

This article describes the anatomy, incidence, and diagnosis of distal bice ps tendon rupture. The operative management of acute and chronic injury is detailed with information regarding one- and two-incision techniques. The a uthors' preferred method of treatment for acute and chronic distal biceps t endon injury is a single anterior incision using suture anchors to secure t he tendon to the proximal radius. This method is described. The success of this method of treatment, complications, and preferred rehabilitation are d iscussed.