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European Radiology
Published in: European Radiology 7/2009

01-07-2009 | Ultrasound

Improved visualization of the radial insertion of the biceps tendon at ultrasound with a lateral approach

Authors: Monica Kalume Brigido, Michel De Maeseneer, Jon A. Jacobson, David A. Jamadar, Yoav Morag, Stefaan Marcelis

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 7/2009

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Abstract

We report a new lateral approach for ultrasound visualization of the distal biceps tendon. A cadaver specimen was dissected to study distal biceps anatomy relevant to this approach. Sonograms obtained in volunteers and patients are provided to illustrate this alternative method.
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Metadata
Title
Improved visualization of the radial insertion of the biceps tendon at ultrasound with a lateral approach
Authors
Monica Kalume Brigido
Michel De Maeseneer
Jon A. Jacobson
David A. Jamadar
Yoav Morag
Stefaan Marcelis
Publication date
01-07-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 7/2009
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-009-1321-x

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