Variation of tension in the long head of the biceps tendon as a function of limb position with simulated biceps contraction

International Journal of Shoulder Surgery

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 8-14

  Gramstad, Gregory G ^a   Sears, Benjamin W ^b   Marra, Guido ^b  

^a Rebound Orthopedics   (United States)

^b LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO   (United States)

Author keywords

Cadvaric study; glenohumeral joint; limb position; long head biceps tendon; SLAP lesion

Indexed keywords

EID: 84873378062     PISSN: None     EISSN: 09736042     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/0973-6042.68411     Document Type: Article

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