Nonoperative Treatment of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures Compared with a Historical Control Group

R. Freeman, Carl; R. McCormick, Kelly; Mahoney, Donna; E. Baratz, Mark; D. Lubahn, John

doi:10.2106/jbjs.h.01150

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Nonoperative Treatment of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures Compared with a Historical Control Group

Published in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery • Oct 1, 2009

Authors:

Carl R. Freeman

Kelly R. McCormick

Donna Mahoney

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Few data are available regarding the results of nonoperative treatment of distal biceps ruptures. The present study was designed to assess the outcomes associated with unrepaired distal biceps tendon ruptures. METHODS: Eighteen patients with twenty unrepaired distal biceps tendon rupture...

Subject

Medicine

Elbow

Biceps tendon

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