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9 Cards in this Set
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What is the long-term outcome of an unrepaired distal biceps rupture on flexion strength?
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Flexion strength nearly restored
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Supination strength?
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Remains significantly diminished
Patients complain particularly of supination fatigue |
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What two nerves are at risk with distal biceps repair?
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Lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
Radial nerve |
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What is the theoretical advantage of a one-incision repair?
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Less dissection, so lower risk of heterotopic ossiiication (HO)
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What is the theoretical advantage of a two-incision repair?
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Less risk of injury to the posterior interosseous nerve
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What is the main disadvantage of a two-incision repair? Especially if
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Increased risk of HO
Especially if the ulna is exposed subperiosteally |
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How can a two-incision repair be modified to minimize risk of HO?
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Avoid subperiosteal dissection at ulna
Use a muscle splitting approach for the second incision? |
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What is a positive prognostic factor for postoperative return to function after distal biceps repair?
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Dominant arm involvement
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What is a general rule of thumb concerning restoration of strength with a distal biceps repair of the dominant arm?
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Can restore strength to that of the nondominant arm
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