Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 184-189 , March 2010

Elbow strength and endurance in patients with a ruptured distal biceps tendon

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PII: S1058-2746(09)00266-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.06.001

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 184-189 , March 2010