Table 3.

Benefits and Potential Pitfalls of Performing the Single-Incision Cortical Button Distal Biceps Repair Technique

Benefits	Potential Pitfalls
Improved cosmesis compared with multiple incisions	Injury risk to the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
Single drill hole through radius reducing the amount of bone removed and risk of fracture	Tuberosity exposure can be difficult when chronic injury or scarring is present
Preserves radioulnar synostosis
Allows manual tensioning and reduction of tendon