Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 258-263 , October 2009

Single-Incision Distal Biceps Tendon Repair

  • Lindley B. Wall, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedics, Washington University Orthopedics, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, MO
    • ,
  • Leesa M. Galatz, MD

      Affiliations

    • Shoulder and Elbow Service, Washington University Orthopedics, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, MO
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Leesa M. Galatz, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University, Campus Box 8233, 660 South Euclid Ave., St Louis, MO 63110

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doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2009.09.019

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 258-263 , October 2009

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