AANA19 Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Distal Biceps Repair Made Easy-Dr. Larry D. Field, M.D.

Distal Biceps Repair Made Easy-Dr. Larry D. Field, M.D.

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Video Summary

The speaker discusses distal biceps repair in this video. They explain that distal biceps tears usually occur in middle-aged males and are typically caused by a sudden eccentric force with the elbow fully extended. Complete tears are repaired surgically in active individuals, while partial tears that do not respond to nonoperative treatment may also undergo surgery. The speaker presents two techniques for repair: a one-incision technique and a two-incision technique. Both techniques are successful, but the two-incision technique has a higher risk of radial nerve injury. The speaker recommends operating early and avoiding complications such as neurologic and heterotopic ossification. They also provide tips for both techniques and discuss potential complications. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Concurrent Scientific Session II: Wrist and Elbow 5.3.2019

Keywords

distal biceps repair

middle-aged males

eccentric force

one-incision technique

two-incision technique