Tear of the Distal Biceps Brachii Tendon - Correlation of Ultrasound and Operative Findings, Surgical Therapy Results

Abstract

Sonography can be beneficial only provided the examination is carried out by specialist in the muscoskeletal system, with the use of appropriate device and under standard conditions. For surgical therapy of this injury we prefer technique using a bone anchor, namely particularly since i tis technically easier to perform.

Keywords

• distal biceps tendon
• elbow
• tendon tear
• ultrasound
• suture anchors