Smith, Nicholas A., Jordan, R. and Wainwright, David (2012) A trick for visualisation of the radial tuberosity in a biceps tendon repair. Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 94 (8). p. 607. doi:10.1308/003588412X133734053870961

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RD Surgery
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Biomedical Sciences > Translational & Experimental Medicine > Metabolic and Vascular Health (- until July 2016) Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Biomedical Sciences > Translational & Experimental Medicine Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Surgical instruments and apparatus
Journal or Publication Title:	Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Publisher:	The Royal College of Surgeons of England
ISSN:	0035-8843
Official Date:	2012
Dates:	Date Event 2012 Published
Volume:	94
Number:	8
Page Range:	p. 607
DOI:	10.1308/003588412X133734053870961
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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