BICEPS TENDON REPAIR

If you have a high grade partial tear of your distal biceps or a complete tear, we often recommend surgery for optimal elbow flexion and supination strength. 

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Typically a three inch incision is made in the front of the elbow/forearm. The biceps tendon is found and is reattached down to the radius bone. This is typically done with a button device that keeps the tendon secured to the bone. The wound is closed with absorbable sutures and a splint is placed.

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Elbow motion therapy is typically started 1-2 weeks following the surgery with complete recovery expected by 3 months. 

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