AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-The Fate of Distal Biceps Partial Thickness Tears

The Fate of Distal Biceps Partial Thickness Tears

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In a retrospective study, researchers analyzed data from 111 patients with MRI-confirmed partial thickness distal biceps tears. They found that these tears, although uncommon, resulted in significant pain and functional limitations. The study aimed to identify patient demographics, treatment strategies, long-term outcomes, and risk factors for surgery or tear completion. The majority of patients were male laborers with exposure to tobacco, and the injury occurred more frequently on the non-dominant limb. Both surgical and non-operative management had favorable outcomes with similar range of motion and return to work rates. Supination weakness was found to be the strongest predictor for progression to surgery. Only 5% of patients progressed to a full thickness tendon tear. However, the study had limitations due to its retrospective and non-randomized nature.<br />Summary word count: 110

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Adam Tagliero, MD

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retrospective study

partial thickness distal biceps tears

patient demographics

treatment strategies

long-term outcomes