Augmentation of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures With the Lacertus Fibrosus: A Biomechanical Study in a Tendon-Deficient Model.
Matthew R LeVasseurAntonio CusanoMichael R ManciniColin L UyekiMatthew J PinaElifho ObopilweAndrew E CaputoAugustus D MazzoccaPublished in: The American journal of sports medicine (2022)
Chronic distal biceps tendon ruptures may require autograft or allograft reconstruction secondary to tendon scarring, shortening, attrition, and degeneration. The lacertus fibrosus is a cost-effective and low-morbidity local autograft that can be used to augment repairs.