Distal biceps tendon rupture operated on with the Boyd-Anderson technique: Follow-up of 9 patients with isokinetic examination after 1 year

Author: Moosmayer Stefan   Odinsson Adalsteinn   Holm Inger  

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

ISSN: 0001-6470

Source: Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica, Vol.71, Iss.4, 2000-08, pp. : 399-402

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Abstract

We operated on 9 patients for distal biceps tendon rupture using the Boyd-Anderson technique. All patients were re-examined after at least 1 year using a questionnaire, radiographs, motion measurements and isokinetic testing. 2 patients had temporary radial nerve dysfunction and 7 patients had diminished forearm rotation. Elbow flexion strength was reduced by median 13% and supination strength by 19%. We think the Boyd-Anderson technique can be recommended, but slightly reduced strength and forearm rotation must be expected.

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