13-year-old-male with a left open humerus fracture with concomitant intramuscular mid-substance biceps rupture: A case report.

A 13-year-old male presented with an open left humeral shaft fracture with intramuscular distal biceps rupture after being struck by a car. He underwent washout, humerus fixation, and open biceps repair. Immediate postoperative course was complicated by deep infection and failure of biceps repair.

A 68-Year-Old Colombian Man Presenting with Heart Failure and a Diagnosis of Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloidosis.

BACKGROUND Amyloidosis is a group of diseases characterized by the pathological deposition of misfolded proteins in various organs, including the heart, leading to structural and functional alterations. The primary types of cardiac amyloidosis are light chain amyloidosis and transthyretin amyloidosis. Early diagnosis is critical for effective management.

Distal biceps tendon injuries treatment: A survey of orthopaedic surgeons' current practice and preferences.

Purpose: Distal biceps tendon (DBT) injuries are relatively uncommon. Controversies exist regarding the best approach, leading to variations in treatment. This study aims to understand the preferences and practices of orthopedic surgeons regarding management of DBT injuries, as well as assess the feasibility of a future pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the impact of various surgical factors on patient outcomes.

Tenodesis of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Has No Detrimental Impact on the Postoperative Outcome After Supraspinatus Tendon Reconstruction.

Introduction While several studies have compared tenotomy and tenodesis, few studies have examined whether performing a tenodesis of the long head of the biceps (LHB), when indicated, in patients who have undergone rotator cuff reconstruction has a detrimental impact on clinical and radiological postoperative outcomes. The present study aimed to investigate whether performing a tenodesis of the LHB has a damaging effect on the clinical and radiological outcome after rotator cuff reconstruction. Material and methods Fifty-one patients surgically treated for supraspinatus (SSP) tendon tears were included.

Pre- and Postoperative Ultrasound Assessment of Biceps Brachial Tendon Tears.

Rupture of the distal biceps brachii tendon is a rare but debilitating injury, resulting in significant loss of strength. Diagnosis of complete rupture is based on clinical history and physical tests, with surgical repair often recommended due to functional discomfort. Ultrasound (US) is a powerful tool for diagnosing and classifying ruptures, particularly partial ruptures, which is crucial for therapeutic decisions.

Which risk factors are involved in a distal biceps tendon injury? A systematic review.

Distal biceps tendon rupture is a rare injury predominately occurring in middle-aged men. This study aimed to collect relevant risk factors associated with distal biceps tendon rupture from the published literature. This systematic review aimed to collect and tabulate the risk factors for distal biceps tendon rupture.

Evaluation of Lateral and Medial Parts of the Hamstring Muscle Fatigue Symmetry in Professional Footballers Cleared to Play After ACL Reconstruction.

Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a severe injury common in sports. It also has a high rate of re-injury. The aim of this work was to assess hamstring muscle fatigue in active football players after ACL reconstruction who were cleared to play and to determine symmetry between the lateral and medial hamstring muscles.

Complete Proximal Long Head Biceps Tendon Rupture in an Elite 17-year-Old Softball Pitcher: A Case Report.

Case: This case report describes the successful treatment of a year-round teenage softball pitcher who sustained a proximal biceps tendon rupture who underwent successful subpectoral tenodesis. To our knowledge, this is the only reported case of such an injury occurring in an underhand throwing teenage athlete.

Conclusion: This case highlights an unusual instance of a sport-related injury in an adolescent softball pitcher, suggesting that the softball pitch in elite athletes may put similar stress on the shoulder to overhead throwing athletes over time and further demonstrating that patients may continue to have success at elite levels of competition after tenodesis.

Biomechanical and clinical outcomes after distal biceps tendon reattachment using an endo button technique and an interference screw.

Background: Rupture of the long head of the distal bifid biceps tendon is a rare injury, for which surgical anatomical repair should be considered in active patients. The aim of this study was to review our patients who benefited from the EndoButton technique via a single anterior approach, comparing the clinical outcomes with the contralateral uninjured side and assessing their quality of life. Our hypothesis was that an "anatomical" insertion, through an anterior approach, by reinserting the 2 distinct tendons on the radial tuberosity, would restore the supination ability of the forearm more effectively than flexion strength.

Tissue-engineered Bicipital Autologous Tendon Patch Enhances Massive Rotator Cuff Defect Repair in a Rabbit Infraspinatus Tendon Defect Model.

Background: Massive rotator cuff defects represent an important source of shoulder pain and functional debilitation, substantially diminishing patients' quality of life. The primary treatment of massive rotator cuff defects includes complete or partial repair and patch augmentation. However, because of the tendon's limited regenerative ability, the tendon retear risk after rotator cuff defect repair is still high.

Functional evaluation after cortical button fixation for distal biceps ruptures - Is there any difference between manual or non-manual workers?

Background: This study aims to compare clinical and functional results after distal biceps tendon repair in manual workers vs. non-manual workers.

Methods: This is a retrospective comparative study which refers to 57 cases with distal biceps tendon rupture, divided in manual workers (24 elbows) and non-manual workers (33), that were treated by a single incision with cortical button and interference screw fixation.

Corrigendum to Biomechanical analysis of single-incision anatomic repair technique for distal biceps tendon rupture using tunneling device.

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Long head of biceps tendon autograft is effective in the management of large to massive rotator cuff tear: a systematic review.

Purpose: The aim of this systematic review is to review the functional, clinical and radiological outcomes of patients undergoing large to massive rotator cuff repair with long head of biceps tendon (LHBT) autograft, as well as compare these to standard arthroscopic cuff repair.

Methods: A review of the online Medline database was conducted on 20 October 2022 according to PRISMA guidelines and registered prospectively on the PROSPERO database. Clinical studies assessing patients with large to massive rotator cuff tears undergoing LHBT autograft repair were included.

Clinical Outcome of an All Arthroscopic 'Whole Layer' Rotator Cuff Repair Technique with Simultaneous Biceps Tenodesis.

Objective: To retrospectively evaluate clinical outcomes, including function and pain, of patients after our all arthroscopic "whole layer" rotator cuff repair technique with simultaneous biceps tenodesis procedure; factors influencing results were also evaluated. Given the frequent association of rotator cuff tear with long head of biceps lesion and the need for effective combined treatment strategies, this study aims to evaluate the efficacy of our technique and compare it with established methods. We hypothesized that our technique would significantly improve function and reduce pain in patients with rotator cuff tears and biceps pathology.

Distal biceps tendon repair: outcome and complications with single incision anchor fixation.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functional outcome and quality of life in distal biceps tendon repair with single incision technique and anchor fixation method.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was made of patients with complete distal biceps tendon rupture. The chosen repair method was single incision technique with anchor fixation.

Clinical Outcomes and Re-Tear Rates for Partial Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With or Without Biceps Augmentation for Large-to-Massive Tears: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: The recent addition of biceps tendon augmentation to partial arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) for the treatment of large-to-massive rotator cuff tears is proposed to improve clinical outcomes and reduce re-tears.

Materials And Methods: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis (5 studies) was to compare outcomes between partial ARCR with (142 patients) and without (149 patients) biceps augmentation.

Results: Partial ARCR with and without biceps augmentation were comparable in pain, function, and range of motion.

Zoledronate alleviates subchondral bone collapse and articular cartilage degeneration in a rat model of rotator cuff tear arthropathy.

Objective: To evaluate the humeral head bone volume of patients with cuff tear arthropathy (CTA) and examine the therapeutic effect of zoledronate in a rat modified model of CTA (mCTA).

Design: The bone mass in patients with CTA was measured using Hounsfield units from CT images. The mCTA was induced by transecting the rotator cuff, biceps brachii tendon, and superior half of the joint capsule in adult rat shoulders.