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ArticleCureus2025

Successful Primary Repair of a Traumatic Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture With the Arthrex Biceps Button System and Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: A Case Report and Surgical Outcome.

Connor J O'Leary, Pasquale Gencarelli, James M Lee, Rahul Mittal

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Connor J O'LearyMedicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, USA.
Pasquale GencarelliMedicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, USA.
James M LeeOrthopaedic Surgery, Orange Orthopaedic Associates, West Orange, USA.
Rahul MittalHealth Informatics, Rutgers University, Newark, USA.

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Abstract

Traumatic rupture of the distal biceps tendon is a relatively rare injury often requiring surgical reconstruction. The typical surgical repair for a traumatic distal biceps tendon rupture is a single anterior incision with cortical button fixation, followed by early mobilization, with most patients returning to full activity or sport at approximately six months postoperatively. We present a case of a 48-year-old male patient who experienced a traumatic distal biceps rupture following a water skiing accident. The patient underwent surgical repair using the Arthrex button system with the application of platelet-rich plasma. Postoperative follow-up showed significant improvement in pain, range of motion, and strength, with the patient returning to normal activities within three months. This case highlights the successful management of a distal biceps rupture and the potential role of platelet-rich plasma in enhancing postoperative recovery.

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arthrex button systemdistal biceps rupturedistal biceps tendon repairintraoperative platelet-rich plasmawater skiing

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PMID40747179
PMCPMC12313312

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