RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06483256

Evaluation of Clinical and Radiographic Findings in Patients Treated Surgically for Biceps Long Head Injury


Sponsor

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Nov 13, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is an interventional, single-center study with clinical and radiographic evaluation, at follow-up of at least 2 years, of patients treated surgically with arthroscopy-assisted distal biceps tendon repair at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute. The study consists of 2 phases (Identification of includable patients, Follow-up visit: * identification by trained medical staff of subjects who meet the study inclusion criteria * Patients, after signing informed consent, will be evaluated clinically and radiographically by radiography in lateral and anteroposterior projection at the follow-up visit by specialized medical personnel. A clinical examination will be performed, with subjective and objective evaluation questionnaires administered, and a strength assessment of the operated limb and contralateral limb will be performed using specific dynamometers on the same date as the radiography is performed at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute. The radiographic study with standard projections (AP and LL) is used to evaluate any signs of anchor loosening and/or presence of heterotopic ossifications (which can limit movement and represent one of the main complications). Study-specific radiographs will be performed on the same day as the outpatient clinical evaluation in consultation with the Radiology Service Manager.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • Age ≥ 18 at the time of distal biceps tendon repair surgery
  • Surgery performed within 30 days of injury
  • Patients treated surgically for distal biceps tendon injury by arthroscopy-assisted technique at the Shoulder-Elbow Department of the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute from January 01, 2017 to December 31, 2022.

Exclusion Criteria3

  • \< 18 years old at the time of surgery
  • Patients who have presented non-surgery-related problems to the operated limb in the years following surgery such as fractures or subsequent episodes of tendon injury.
  • Patients treated for distal biceps tendon injury by different surgical techniques

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTradiographic control

Radiographic study with standard projections (AP and LL) is used to assess any signs of anchor loosening and/or presence of heterotopic ossifications (which can restrict movement and is one of the main complications).


Locations(1)

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Bologna, Bologna, Italy

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