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[Rupture of the biceps tendon]
C J van Laarhoven1, C van der Werken
1St. Elisabeth Ziekenhuis, afd. Chirurgie, Tilburg.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|May 26, 1990
Summary
Spontaneous ruptures of the long head of the biceps tendon, often due to degeneration, can be effectively treated with surgery. Operative tendon transposition yields excellent results for ruptures within six weeks of injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Disorders