Bicipital tuberosity bone characteristics in surgical reattachment of the distal biceps: anatomical and radiological study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to measure the cortical thickness and bone density of the different parts of the bicipital tuberosity, to evaluate the importance of these variables on resistance to pulling out of distal biceps tendon reinsertion implants.

Methods: Sixteen cadaveric arms were used for this study. A multiple detector computed tomography was performed in each proximal radius.