Distal biceps tendon tears in women.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
; 19(5): 645-50, 2010 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
HYPOTHESIS:
Is the presentation and outcome of surgical treatment of distal biceps tendon tears different in women than men? MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
From 1999 to 2008, 15 cases of distal biceps tendon tears in 13 female patients were treated surgically at a single institution. Mean age was 63 years (range, 48-79 years). A retrospective review evaluated patient presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Postoperative outcomes were assessed by physical examination, a patient satisfaction survey, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) elbow assessment form, and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.RESULTS:
Two-thirds of the tears were in the dominant arm, of which 7 resulted from a single injury, and 8 reported insidious onset of symptoms. All patients presented with pain in the antecubital fossa. A distinct cystic mass was palpable in 6. Of the 15 cases, 13 were partially detached, 1 was completely detached, and 1 was weakly attached. Fourteen regained full strength, and all had nearly complete range of motion. Mean follow-up was 46 months (range, 2-117 months). Eleven completed a postoperative patient satisfaction survey, ASES elbow, and DASH questionnaire. Mean scores were 95 (range, 58-100) for ASES and 7 (range, 0-43) for DASH. The only complication was a transient lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve sensory palsy.DISCUSSION:
Distal biceps tendon tears in women present at an advanced age with no history of an acute injury. They are frequently associated with a cystic mass and have a predominance of partial tears.CONCLUSIONS:
Distal biceps tendon tears in women present differently than in men. The tears are rarely complete and they respond well to surgical repair.
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Assunto principal:
Traumatismos do Braço
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Traumatismos dos Tendões
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Músculo Esquelético
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article