Distal Biceps Tendon Repair: Surgical Technique

[@MatthewGooding-vf2rc]

Had this surgery two days ago. Can’t wait to get back to full strength in the coming months. Post op pain has been very manageable.

[@Marco-qs6wh]

Will the tendon attach to the screw too? I mean that the tendon should develop tissue to attach to the bone but in this case the screw is a prevalent part of the tendon area where to reattach to the bone and I am wondering how he can attach safely

[@carlosbenitosanchez9746]

Do you guys know if there is any difference between botton technique and arthrex technique?

[@AdventuresintheHeartland]

Just had mine repaired. Should the top of the forearm hurt Ike it been brokr?

[@rebeccaritchie3]

What happens when lateral brachial cutaneous nerve is cut into?? How long is healing surgery was 10/27/2020

[@Serua1]

HELLO I'VE GOT THIS PROBLEM & NOBODY IN THE NETHERLAND CAN DO THIS FOR ME IS THIS A HUGHES FINANCIAL PROBLEM CAN YOU INFORM ME PLEASE KIND REGARDS WILLIAM

[@brandonhank6698]

Anyone experienced the suture issue cheese wiring?

[@johnnybizzle2748]

Does the bone grow into the tendon and devices placed into the bone?

[@staystrong32]

Can you still repair it after 6 months?

[@Ed-sr4wu]

Why should a tendon be inserted into a drilled bone hole, When the natural sitting is attached to a bone ?

[@VirtuosoX1]

because theres no way to safely attach the tendon back 'on' the bone, so surgeons attach it into the bone.

[@Cedricbennettjr]

I just had mine repaired

[@ahmedhakim4700]

Could the detached biceps long head be reattached with the bone spontaneously without surgery under any circumstances ??

[@innocentbystander4914]

No

[@moosehead4497]

Only if the tear is partial and not fully detached

[@moosehead4497]

Bruh. Sounds like it will never be the same. If you ripped your bicep and dobt have this surgery your arm is just done for life I guess

[@jamieboerio923]

Your right.

[@moosehead4497]

The repair looks super tight he lost like 2 inches of tendon

[@adminadmin9997]

I had this surgery and I'm 1 week out and my median nerve was effected. I can't feel my thumb, index, middle, ring finger and palm.

[@adminadmin9997]

@Cody single.... doctor is going to do a 2nd surgery to fix the compressed nerve.

[@killadelphia215]

@Cody how are u now? I’m on my second week and I see the doc today since the surgery.. I hope I can return to working out sometime soon

[@t2dwarrior209]

I had this surgery as well less than 2wk ago and I can't feel my thumb or inner forearm. Inner forearm is also still swelled.

[@adminadmin9997]

@@t2dwarrior209 I'm 5 months post surgery I still have numbness on inner arm, thumb, and index finger. 1/4 of my palm is still numb. The doctor is recommending carpal tunnel surgery or a cortizone shot in my wrist now.

[@t2dwarrior209]

@@adminadmin9997 that sucks. My numbness is just in thumb and forearm. Motor function is just fine though. I wish the swelling would go down though. Starting to get annoying being swelled all the time.

[@moabman6803]

I was told the button method is strong and a quicker recovery, but at greater risk to nerve damage. Not worth the risk

[@seanwilliams480]

Absolutely, positively worth the risk. It's not like the surgeon can't see the nerve and can't avoid it. They do just that thousands and thousands of times per year. My biceps reattachment surgery was done so well that just three months later I completed a prescheduled, grueling certification program as a Russian Kettlebell Coach (RKC). And I didn't have to miss any work. I was able to start rehab just 30 days after surgery and full recovery was rapid. It's been over a decade and other than some bouts of occasional numbness in that forearm/hand at night this past year or so, I've been 100%. That biceps is just as strong as the other one. Totally worth it.

[@1mataleo1]

I got this exact surgery over two years ago. I had no complications or temporary nerve damage whatsoever. However, I’m still mentally apprehensive to lift anything heavy with the arm. Do you know if the surgery is as strong as an uninjured biceps tendon? I can’t seem to find any info on this. I did all the physical therapy and was cleared for regular activity, but I can’t seem to shake the feeling that it will be weaker/prone to re tearing

[@moabman6803]

It is strong, but you should do some physical activity or exercise focused on strengthening the tendons.

[@skylark4901]

@@seanwilliams480 Thanks for the reassurance, going to have it done in 2 days!😬

[@PDS24]

I hate it when people overstate a surgical risk because of their own fear. I received the Endobutton technique myself and it was totally worth it. Only difference was my surgeon did not want to use the screw. That screw would introduce new complications and I'm happy that he didn't use it.