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ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma

Efficacy of the "Salento technique", a modified two-incision approach in distal biceps brachii tendon repair. Surgical description and outcomes analysis.

Giuseppe Rollo, Luigi Meccariello, Roberto Rotini, Paolo Pichierri, Michele Bisaccia, Mattia Fortina

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Article in Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
1.7field-weighted citation impact, top 17% of its field
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Giuseppe RolloOrthopedics and Traumatology Department, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy.
Luigi MeccarielloOrthopedics and Traumatology Department, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy.
Roberto RotiniShoulder and Elbow Unit, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy.
Paolo PichierriOrthopedics and Traumatology Department, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy.
Michele BisacciaDivision of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
Mattia FortinaOrthopedics and Traumatology Department, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy.
Ospedale Vito Fazzi · ITIstituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · ITUniversity of Perugia · ITUniversity of Siena · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe biceps brachii lesion needs to be treated surgically. A modified two incisions technique is proposed and reviewed. Material and Methods: All patients were treated with the same technique. The outcomes were measured with the Quick-DASH Score (QDS), and the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS). Postoperative complications and distal biceps tendon strength were registered also.

resultsAt one year from the trauma, the QDS and the MEPS were excellent in all patients. 72.97% fully recovered and returned to work after 6 months from the trauma. DISCUSSION: This technique, thanks to its preservation of anatomical structures, provides great outcomes.

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Commercial, or not-for-profit sectorsDouble incisionElbow injuryHeterotopic ossificationRadial tuberositySurgical treatmentTendon ruptureThis research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public

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PMID31528075
PMCPMC6739296
OpenAlexW2911480485

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