Simultaneous bilateral distal biceps tendon ruptures repaired using an endobutton technique: a case report
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Simultaneous bilateral distal biceps tendon ruptures repaired using an endobutton technique: a case report
INTRODUCTION The simultaneous rupture of both distal biceps tendons is a rare clinical entity that is difficult to treat and can have poor outcomes. A variety of treatment and rehabilitation options exist and have been reported for single sided and staged bilateral repairs, but none have described an approach for acute bilateral ruptures. Repairing distal biceps tendon ruptures using a single a...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Medical Case Reports
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-7-213