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Early surgical intervention beneficial for patients with distal bicep tendon injuries

Early surgical intervention could be beneficial for people who have suffered distal bicep tendon injuries, it has been claimed.

According to new research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, those who elect to undergo surgery earlier, as opposed to delaying surgery in favour of trying non-operative care, experience more complete and faster recoveries.

Moreover, the researchers behind the study claim that patients may also benefit from new surgical techniques that have become more prevalent over the past decade.

"Over the last ten years there has been an increase in techniques to repair the distal biceps tendon," Karen Sutton, an author of the study.

"Newer techniques allow for smaller incisions and often use one incision, instead of two. Moreover, the use of hardware can often return the strength of the tendon to within 90 to 95 per cent of its original strength."

Recently, orthopaedics specialist Anthony DiGioia told Ortho Supersite that advances in the technology of orthopaedic surgery was changing the way the field was viewed by both patients and professionals.

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