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Review Question - QID 7688

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QID 7688 (Type "7688" in App Search)
Figures 100a and 100b are the MRI scans of a 45-year-old man who has had elbow and proximal forearm pain for the past 8 months. He can recall no specific trauma and symptoms have not lessened despite his adopting job modifications that limit lifting. He has discomfort with resisted elbow extension and pronation. The biceps tendon can be easily palpated. Treatment should consist of which of the following?
  • A
  • B

Release of the lacertus and transfer of the biceps to the brachialis tendon

10%

24/249

Open detachment, debridement, and reattachment of the biceps tendon

46%

114/249

Anterior exploration and decompression of the posterior interosseous nerve

26%

64/249

Excision of the anterior intramuscular lipoma

6%

14/249

Endoscopic debridement of the biceps tendon

12%

31/249

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  • B

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The MRI findings are most consistent with a partial tear of the biceps tendon. In the setting of prolonged symptoms that are resistant to nonsurgical interventions like rest, physical therapy, and modality, surgical treatment is indicated. Exploration, debridement, and reattachment with one of a variety of techniques are the standards of care. No lipomatous mass is seen on the MRI scan. There is no weakness in finger extension to suggest posterior interosseous nerve palsy. Transfer of the biceps would result in loss of supination strength. Endoscopic biceps tendon surgery is reserved for long-head pathology.

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