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Tendon retraction, scarring, and degeneration significantly complicate surgical management and require meticulous diagnostic and therapeutic planning.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>This review summarises current evidence on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for chronic ruptures to the tendon of the distal biceps and triceps tendon and aims to provide clinically applicable recommendations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Conservative treatment of chronic distal biceps ruptures frequently results in persistent strength deficits, particularly in supination. Surgical reconstruction\u2014either primary or using autograft or allograft augmentation\u2014generally yields favourable functional outcomes, although it is associated with the risk of specific complications. For chronic triceps ruptures, partial tears may achieve satisfactory results with conservative management, whereas complete or &gt;\u00a050% defects typically require surgical reconstruction. Graft-based reconstructions are often necessary and can restore good function, although re-rupture rates remain relevant.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Surgical treatment is particularly beneficial for young, active, and physically demanding patients, while conservative approaches may be reasonable in low-demand individuals. Careful indication, detailed imaging assessment, and individualised decision-making are essential. Further high-quality prospective studies are required to refine surgical techniques, graft selection, and postoperative rehabilitation protocols.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1055\/a-2836-0245","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,3]],"date-time":"2026-06-03T22:47:21Z","timestamp":1780526841000},"page":"469-475","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Chronic Injuries to the Distal Biceps and Triceps Tendons: Current Evidence, Treatment Strategies, and Clinical Implications"],"prefix":"10.1055","volume":"164","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6564-5019","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Marc Maximilian","family":"Weber","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Universit\u00e4tsklinik Ko\u0308ln, NRW, Deutschland","place":["K\u00f6ln"],"department":["Klinik und Poliklinik fu\u0308r Orthopa\u0308die, Unfallchirurgie und plastisch-\u00e4sthetische 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