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When is a conservative approach best for proximal biceps tendon rupture?

@article{Pugach2013WhenIA,
  title={When is a conservative approach best for proximal biceps tendon rupture?},
  author={Sofya Pugach and Isaac Z. Pugach},
  journal={The Journal of family practice},
  year={2013},
  volume={62 3},
  pages={
          134-6
        }
}
This case demonstrates that when a patient's occupation and lifestyle do not require a high degree of supination and upper arm strength, conservative treatment may be the way to go. 
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