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History

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Figure 1 for case Rupture of bi-fid distal biceps tendon — Figure 1

Figure 2 for case Rupture of bi-fid distal biceps tendon — Figure 2

Figure 3 for case Rupture of bi-fid distal biceps tendon — Figure 3

Figure 4 for case Rupture of bi-fid distal biceps tendon — Figure 4

Discussion

Biﬁd insertion of the distal biceps brachii tendon with isolated rupture of the medial short head (red arrow), with retraction beyond the lacertus fibrosis. Long head remains intact at the radial tuberosity (blue arrow).

Diagnosis

Rupture of bi-fid distal biceps tendon

Garry Gold and Neil Thakur, MD

Courtesy

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