Repair of Ruptured Biceps Tendon
What the Anesthesiologist Should Know before the Operative Procedure A biceps tendon rupture can occur either proximally or distally. A variety of degenerative, hypovascular and mechanical factors can contribute to tendon compromise: these include excessive strain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, end-stage renal disease, gout, malignancy, systemic lupus erythematosus, syphilis, tuberculosis, abuse of anabolic steroids and…
