Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 7-9 , January 2007

Keyhole Technique for Tenodesis of the Biceps Tendon

  • Walter R. Lowe, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Walter R. Lowe, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Medical Center, 6620 Main St, 13th Floor, Houston, TX 77030.
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  • Jason A. Craft, MD
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  • Steven Milos, MD

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PII: S1060-1872(06)00126-2

doi: 10.1053/j.otsm.2006.11.001

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 7-9 , January 2007

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