Rupture of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon near the musculotendinous junction in a young patient: A case report

• 作者: Andrew Hwee Chye Tan Xuan Liu
• 来源期刊: 世界骨科杂志(英文版)
• 学科: 地球科学
• 关键词: ATHLETE Sport injury SHOULDER BICEPS TENDON TENODESIS
• 年，卷（期）: 2020,（2）
• 页码范围: 123-128
• 页数: 6页
• 分类号: P31

摘要

We report an unusual case of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon rupture near the musculotendinous junction in a young patient.The injury occurred in a young athlete during sports competition.The clinical presentation,surgical treatment,and technique with tenodesis using a unicortical button of the ruptured tendon were presented.The post-surgical recovery was uneventful,and the patient returned to sports in 6 mo.The treatment approach and surgical technique of the long head of biceps brachii rupture was reviewed and discussed.In conclusion,surgical treatment of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon rupture with unicortical button tenodesis resulted in a favorable outcome in a young athlete.