ArticleJSES international2025
Short-term clinical and functional outcomes of distal biceps tendon fixation: all-suture vs. titanium anchors.
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- Hybrid Tightrope-PEEK Dual Fixation for Distal Biceps Tendon Reinsertion in High-Performance Athletes: A Prospective Case Series.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- All-suture anchor arthroscopic repair of the distal biceps tendon: impact of suture cross-section on fixation strength and gap formation resistance.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the preliminary clinical and functional outcomes of patients with distal biceps tendon ruptures undergoing surgical fixation using 2 intramedullary all-suture anchors (ASAs) and to compare these outcomes with a control group treated with 2 intramedullary titanium anchors (TAs). Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted on patients who underwent distal biceps tendon fixation using either TAs (Mitek Sports Medicine, Raynham, MA, USA) or ASAs (Arthrex, Naples, FL, USA). Clinical and functional outcomes were evaluated at a mean follow-up of 24 months, using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire, and visual analog scale. Secondary assessments included isometric strength testing with the IsoForce Control Dynamometer (IsoForce, Dübendorf, Switzerland) and the identification of postoperative complications, such as heterotopic ossification (HO). Results: A total of 53 patients (23 ASA, 30 TA) were included in the final analysis, with ASA patients being slightly younger (55.2 ± 9.8 years vs. 63.2 ± 7.7 years, Conclusion: Both, ASAs and TAs, achieved excellent functional and clinical outcomes in distal biceps tendon fixation with low complication rates. ASA demonstrated significant fewer HOs compared to TA.
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