Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 78-83 , January 2007

Single-incision repair of acute distal biceps ruptures by use of suture anchors

  • Chris K. John, MD

      Affiliations

    • Roanoke Orthopaedic Center, Roanoke, VA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Chris K. John, MD, 4064 Postal Dr SW, Roanoke, VA 24018.
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  • Larry D. Field, MD

      Affiliations

    • Upper Extremity Service, Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, MS
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
    • ,
  • Kenneth S. Weiss, MD

      Affiliations

    • The Orthopaedic Clinic, Memphis, TN
    • ,
  • Felix H. Savoie III, MD

      Affiliations

    • Upper Extremity Service, Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, MS
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2006.03.002

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 78-83 , January 2007

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