Longitudinal tear of the biceps brachii from peripheral intravenous catheter infiltration.

Background: although peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) infiltration is a frequent hospital occurrence, muscle rupture is a previously unknown complication of line infiltration. We present the case of a 21-year-old male with a history of cystic fibrosis, bilateral lung transplant, and chronic corticosteroid use, with longitudinal tear of the biceps brachii muscle as a complication of PIV infiltration.

Methods: case report describing a unique case of a longitudinal tear of the biceps brachii.

Lower extremity bone mineral density in children with congenital spinal dysfunction.

Aim: To assess lower extremity bone mineral density (BMD) of children with congenital spinal dysfunction and examine factors that may influence BMD in this population.

Method: Forty-four children (25 females, 19 males) aged 6 to 18 years (mean 11 y 11 mo, SD 3 y 6 mo) with congenital spinal dysfunction (35 with myelomeningocele, seven with lipomas, one with sacral agenesis, one with caudal regression) were enrolled in the study. A health survey including ambulatory status, history of bladder augmentation, and history of fracture was administered.