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Case Reports
. 1988 Apr;11(4):647-9.
doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-19880401-18.

Isolated rupture of the subscapularis tendon in an arm wrestler

J Biondi  1 , T F Bear
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Isolated rupture of the subscapularis tendon in an arm wrestler

J Biondi et al. Orthopedics. 1988 Apr.

Abstract

Rotator cuff injuries, especially in athletes, can be very disabling. A case of an isolated rupture of the subscapularis tendon in an arm wrestler is reported. Preoperative arthrogram and CT scan with intraoperative pictures are used to illustrate the pathology. Recommendation for treatment is surgical repair.

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