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Blunt rupture of the biceps brachii muscle - The "parachute injury" in a wake surfer - A case report.

Journal Paper/Review - Aug 14, 2023

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Citation
Kramer M, Manser M, Kim O, Jost B, Spross C. Blunt rupture of the biceps brachii muscle - The "parachute injury" in a wake surfer - A case report. Trauma Case Rep 2023; 47:100906.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Trauma Case Rep 2023; 47
Publication Date
Aug 14, 2023
Issn Electronic
2352-6440
Pages
100906
Brief description/objective

A 40-year-old man fell while wake surfing and his left arm got tangled in the rope. This caused a closed complete rupture of the M. biceps brachii. A primary muscle suture led to unrestricted function and excellent patient satisfaction after two years.