Short-term outcome of unicortical, intramedullary repair of distal biceps ruptures - A retrospective cohort study.

Background: Modern distal biceps reconstruction techniques generally have satisfactory outcomes, but are not without complications. Posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) palsy is a rare but potentially devastating complication of bicortical metal button fixation. Recently, a unicortical, intramedullary, repair technique utilizing a suture anchor has been described.

Industry-specific Patterns in the Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery: A Review of the Nerve Allograft Industry.

Introduction: Industry funding in medicine enhances physician training but can create bias influencing accurate reporting of outcomes. High rates of conflict of interest (COI) disclosure have been found in orthopaedic surgery. However, industry-specific disclosures have not been investigated and small-value compensations previously excluded.

Intramedullary, unicortical repair of distal biceps tendon rupture.

Historically-used bicortical repair of distal biceps tendon rupture are at risk for posterior interosseous nerve palsy. Here we present a technique, and associated case report, utilizing unicortical repair with a suture cortical button device for this injury. The described technique provides robust fixation and avoids the rare, but potentially devastating complication of posterior interosseous nerve palsy.