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Case Reports
. 1987 Jun;58(3):287-8.
doi: 10.3109/17453678709146488.

Partial rupture of the distal biceps brachii tendon. A case report

K Nielsen
Case Reports

Partial rupture of the distal biceps brachii tendon. A case report

K Nielsen. Acta Orthop Scand. 1987 Jun.

Abstract

Traumatic rupture of the lacertus fibrosus in the biceps aponeurosis and elongation of a normal-appearing biceps tendon caused weakening in elbow flexion and forearm supination. Normal function was restored by shortening of the biceps tendon and aponeurosis 8 months after the accident.

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