See how it’s fixed: Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture and Repair

Sponsored by Octo Health: DNA testing to inform more effective health decisions Foot Scientific: Quality orthotics to improve support and alignment A distal biceps rupture occurs when the tendon attaching the biceps muscle to the elbow is torn from the bone. This injury most commonly occurs in middle-aged men during heavy weight work or lifting with the elbow in a bent position. To surgically repair the tear, doctors locate the end of the biceps tendon and remove any damaged tissue. They then drill a small hole through the top of the radius and size the end of the tendon to fit the width of this hole. Surgeons suture the tendon to a small, oblong, surgical button that they pass through the hole. The button sits on the opposite side of the radius, anchoring the tendon. The procedure should be performed as soon as possible after injury to avoid further tissue damage.