Accession Number:

ADA528560

Title:

Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD DEPT OF RADIOLOGY

Personal Author(s):

• Huppmann, Michael
• Shapeero, Lorraine G

Report Date:

2010-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

This article discusses the evaluation and treatment of a 56-year-old man with complete rupture of the distal biceps tendon. The mechanism of injury, symptoms, and findings at physical examination may suggest the diagnosis. However, magnetic resonance imaging MRI and, to a lesser extent, sonography can define the point of tear and can be used in pre-operative planning.

Descriptors:

• *BICEPS
• *TENDONS
• *RUPTURE
• MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
• WOUNDS AND INJURIES
• SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE