Arthroscopy Techniques (Dec 2024)

Anatomic Distal Biceps Tendon Repair With All-Suture Cortical Buttons

  • Christen E. Chalmers, M.D.,
  • Tyler R. Mange, M.D.,
  • Dean Wang, M.D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 12
p. 103128

Abstract

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Acute, traumatic distal biceps tendon ruptures are a common injury in the middle-aged athletic male population, with direct anatomic surgical repair being the most effective technique to restore maximal strength. Multiple techniques for distal biceps tendon repair have been described, including single- or dual-incision approaches and tendon fixation with cortical buttons, interference screws, suture anchors, and transosseous sutures. In this Technical Note, we demonstrate an anatomic distal biceps tendon repair technique with a single-incision approach using 2 all-suture cortical buttons.