PMC4764315_01
Deformed and amyotrophic right upper limb due to radial nerve palsy complicating humeral communitive fracture
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We observed deformed and amyotrophic right upper limb due to radial nerve palsy complicating humeral communitive fracture (Figure 1).
"Popeye's sign" pathognomonic of distal biceps tendon rupture
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The clinical exam revealed "Popeye's sign" (Figure 2) and palpable mass in the mid-upper arm after flexion of the elbow.
Ultrasonography of the elbow showing distal biceps tendon defect with hematoma around the humeral trochlea
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Ultrasonography of the elbow showed intra-tendinous distal biceps defect with hematoma around the humeral trochlea (Figure 3).
Single anterior approach of the elbow
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The patient was operated using single anterior approach (Figure 4) and three trans-osseous anchoring in correct tension (Figure 5 and Figure 6).
Trans-osseous anchoring of the distal biceps tendon in bicipital tuberosity
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The patient was operated using single anterior approach (Figure 4) and three trans-osseous anchoring in correct tension (Figure 5 and Figure 6).
Lateral radiograph of the elbow showing trans-osseous anchors position
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The patient was operated using single anterior approach (Figure 4) and three trans-osseous anchoring in correct tension (Figure 5 and Figure 6).