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

Hypothesis Single-incision biceps tendon repair with an arthrotunneling device has previously been shown to be a safe and effective technique that provides the anatomic restoration of a two-incision approach and a reduced complication profile. This repair provides adequate and comparable fixation to...

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Published in:Shoulder & elbow 2023-04, Vol.15 (2), p.195-206
Main Authors: Qazi, Sohail, Regal, Steven, Greco, Victor, Wroblewski, Andrew, Schimoler, Patrick J, Miller, Mark C, Hammarstedt, Jon E
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Language:English
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Elbow
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Summary:Hypothesis Single-incision biceps tendon repair with an arthrotunneling device has previously been shown to be a safe and effective technique that provides the anatomic restoration of a two-incision approach and a reduced complication profile. This repair provides adequate and comparable fixation to repairs utilizing anchors, buttons, screws, etc., at a lower cost. Material and methods This study utilized 10 cadaveric specimens. Native and repair specimens were cyclically loaded and graft displacement, flexion/extension (FE) and pronation/supination (PS) moment arms at 12.5° to 152.5° (in 5° increments) before and after repair, and maximum load to failure were measured. Results The FE and PS moment arms and overall maximum moment arms were both significantly larger in the repaired case than in the native case (p 
ISSN:1758-5732
1758-5740
DOI:10.1177/17585732211034818