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J Knee Surg 2022; 35(11): 1160-1164
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743231
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Distal Biceps Femoris Tendon Tear in an Active-Duty Soldier: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Authors

  • Alicia Unangst

    1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Trent Tamate

    2   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hawaii Residency Program, Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Craig R. Bottoni

    1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Liang Zhou 

    1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Abstract

Distal hamstring injuries and tendon ruptures are rarer than their proximal counterparts, and literature on the management of these injuries is limited. We present a case report of an active-duty soldier who sustained an intratendinous rupture isolated to the long head of the biceps femoris, as well as a summary of the available evidence on this subject matter. A combined end-to-end repair with partial tenodesis to the intact short head allowed the patient a near-full return to military duties at 5 months postoperatively. Surgery combined with diligent, supervised rehabilitation may be effective in returning patients with intratendinous distal biceps femoris tendon tears to athletic lifestyles.

Keywords

orthopaedic - sport - knee - tendon - repair - military


Publication History

Received: 30 October 2021

Accepted: 09 January 2022

Article published online:
25 February 2022

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