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Disorders of the proximal and distal aspects of the biceps muscle.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Jul 3;95(13):1235-45
Authors: McDonald LL, Dewing CC, Shupe LP, Provencher CM
Abstract
PROXIMAL ASPECT OF BICEPS ➤ Tenodesis of the long head of the biceps may offer improved cosmesis, improved strength, and diminished activity-related pain compared with tenotomy, although comparative studies have shown similar outcomes in some patient populations. DISTAL ASPECT OF BICEPS ➤ Operative treatment of both partial and complete distal biceps ruptures results in better outcomes compared with nonoperative care, although the optimal technique and fixation are yet to be determined. ➤ Nonoperative management is an acceptable treatment for patients willing to accept some loss of forearm supination and elbow flexion strength as well as changes in endurance and cosmesis.
PMID: 23824393 [PubMed - in process]
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