Brachial Artery Injury during Surgical Repair of Distal Biceps Rupture: A Report of Two Cases

Singh H, Yang JS, Voss A, Tinsely B and Shea KP

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, USA

^*Correspondance to: Hardeep Singh 

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Abstract:

Distal biceps tendon ruptures are a result of an eccentric load onto a flexed elbow and can lead to loss of flexion and supination strength. Surgical treatment is a well-accepted treatment that can improve flexion and supination strength, however, can be associated with a number of surgical complications. The case presented here describes a vascular injury sustained during a distal biceps tendon repair. The manuscript provides a background on distal biceps tendon ruptures, treatment options, and the complications associations with a tendon repair. The vascular complication described occurred during a tendon repair and highlights a number of surgical pearls that can help prevent a complication.

Keywords:

Brachial artery injury; Distal biceps repair; Distal biceps rupture

Cite the Article:

Singh H, Yang JS, Voss A, Tinsely B, Shea KP. Brachial Artery Injury during Surgical Repair of Distal Biceps Rupture: A Report of Two Cases. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2016; 1: 1110.