Osteochondroma associated with complete rupture of the distal biceps tendon: case report

J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Aug;35(8):1340-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.05.018.

Abstract

Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors. However, osteochondromas rarely involve the proximal radius. We present the case of a solitary osteochondroma that occurred in a critical area of the proximal radius near the insertion of the biceps tendon and ultimately led to rupture of the tendon. The lesion was confirmed histologically and resected, followed by successful repair of the distal biceps tendon using a suture anchor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / complications*
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology
  • Elbow Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Elbow Joint / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteochondroma / complications*
  • Osteochondroma / pathology
  • Radiography
  • Radius*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Rupture
  • Suture Anchors
  • Synovial Cyst / pathology
  • Synovial Cyst / surgery
  • Tendon Injuries / etiology*
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery