Evaluating outcomes of surgery for biceps tendon injuries

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study focuses on patients who have undergone arthroscopy-assisted distal biceps tendon repair at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute. It includes a follow-up period of at least two years, during which clinical and radiographic evaluations will be conducted. Trained medical staff will identify eligible patients, who will then undergo clinical examinations, strength assessments, and radiographic studies to assess the success of the surgical intervention and identify any complications such as anchor loosening or heterotopic ossifications.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 at the time of distal biceps tendon repair surgery
* Surgery performed within 30 days of injury
* Patients treated surgically for distal biceps tendon injury by arthroscopy-assisted technique at the Shoulder-Elbow Department of the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute from January 01, 2017 to December 31, 2022.

Exclusion Criteria:

* \< 18 years old at the time of surgery
* Patients who have presented non-surgery-related problems to the operated limb in the years following surgery such as fractures or subsequent episodes of tendon injury.
* Patients treated for distal biceps tendon injury by different surgical techniques

Where it's running

• Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
  Bologna, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Enrico Guerra, MD
• Email: enrico.guerra@ior.it
• Phone: 0516366

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.