Open AccessA trick for visualisation of the radial tuberosity in a biceps tendon repair
Author(s) -
N. A. Smith,
Robert W. Jordan,
David Wainwright
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
annals of the royal college of surgeons of england
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.39
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1478-7083
pISSN - 0035-8843
DOI - 10.1308/rcsann.2012.94.8.607a
Subject(s) - biceps tendon , tendon , visualization , biceps , medicine , computer science , computer graphics (images) , anatomy , surgery , artificial intelligence
The modified Henry approach to a biceps tendon repair allows a direct approach to the radial tuberosity although clear visualisation of it from this approach is difficult. It is particularly important to visualise the radial tuberosity well in order to avoid poor placement of the bone anchors, with the potential to give poor function of the biceps tendon. We have found using a Killian nasal speculum (Fig 1) allows excellent visualisation of the radial tuberosity while avoiding damage to surrounding structures (Fig 2). The radial tuberosity is directly visualised, minimising any risk of incorrect placement of drill holes for the anchor sutures