Reconstruction of the distal biceps tendon using triceps graft: a technical note

ABSTRACT Rupture of the distal biceps brachii tendon typically occur in a contraction against resistance with the elbow in 90° of flexion. Chronic ruptures are uncommon and are complicated by tendon and muscle retraction and poor quality. Some reconstruction techniques have been described in the lit...

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Main Authors: Thiago Medeiros Storti, Alexandre Firmino Paniago, Rafael Salomon Silva Faria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-36162017000300354&lng=en&tlng=en