Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 28, Issue 3 , Pages 496-502 , May 2003

Distal biceps tendon repair: Comparison of surgical techniques

Received 29 January 2002 ,Revised 6 February 2003 ,Accepted 6 February 2003.

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doi: 10.1053/jhsu.2003.50081

Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 28, Issue 3 , Pages 496-502 , May 2003