Distal biceps tendon repair using the BicepsButton
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Results of distal biceps tendon repair using tension-slide technique and interference screw
IRAS ID
207671
Contact name
Jai Relwani
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 1 days
Research summary
Rupture of the biceps tendon at the elbow is usually treated surgically. To date there is no consensus to an optimum method of fixation.
In laboratory studies it has been shown that using an endobutton with an interference screw is the strongest construct and allows early mobilisation. However there are only 2 small studies in the literature which show the results of this treatment.
In our study we plan to evaluate the functional results of biceps tendon repair using this method of treatment.
We will ask approximately 25 patients who have undergone surgery in the last 3 years to attend a single clinic follow-up for assessment.
In this clinic we will perform a questionnaire evaluation using the DASH scoring system. We will also measure the function of the operated arm and compare to the uninjured side. This is 1) the range of movement using a goniometer measured in degrees 2)strength in flexion, supination and grip strength measured in Nm.REC name
East of England - Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/EE/0560
Date of REC Opinion
3 Jan 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion