Arthroscopy Techniques (Apr 2019)

Isolated Complete Rupture of the Biceps Femoris Insertion: A Surgical Repair Technique Manuscript

  • Benjamin Todd Raines, M.D., M.A., A.T.C.,
  • Ryan J. Pomajzl, M.D., M.P.T., A.T.C.,
  • Taylor E. Ray, B.S.,
  • Jordan A. Bley, M.P.H.,
  • Seth L. Sherman, M.D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 4
pp. e407 – e411

Abstract

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Isolated rupture of the distal biceps femoris insertion is rare. Current literature offers limited case reports and outcome measures after surgical management. We describe a knotless suture anchor fixation technique for this tear pattern. At surgery, the retracted biceps tendon and insertion site is debrided to healthy tissue, FiberTape suture (Arthrex) is passed in a Kracków fashion through the tendon, and the 2 ends of the suture are brought down to a SwiveLock anchor (Arthrex) at the anatomic insertion. FiberWire sutures (Arthrex) from the anchor are brought over the remnant stump, completing the repair.