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Early Mobilization Following Distal Biceps Repair Using A Cortical Button Technique

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January 2022

Early Mobilization Following Distal Biceps Repair Using A Cortical Button Technique

Vol: 178| Issue: 1| Number:1| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Is Immobilization Necessary for Early Return to Work Following Distal Biceps Repair Using a Cortical Button Technique?: A Randomized Controlled Trial

J Bone Joint Surg Am . 2021 Oct 6;103(19):1763-1771.

Contributing Authors:
JW Bergman A Silveira R Chan M Lapner KA Hildebrand ILD Le DM Sheps LA Beaupre A Lalani

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Synopsis

One hundred and one male patients with distal biceps ruptures treated with primary repair utilizing a cortical button were randomized to undergo early mobilization or standard 6 weeks of immobilization postoperatively. The primary outcome of interest was return to work. Secondary outcomes of interest included range of motion, strength, pain and function measured with the shortened Disabilities of ...

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