1.
US Army Med Dep J
; : 12-7, 2012.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22388675
2.
US Army Med Dep J
; : 57-60, 2012.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22388683
3.
J Hand Ther
; 21(2): 204-8, 2008.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18436142
ABSTRACT
Distal biceps tendon rupture injuries are traditionally treated with a bulky long arm brace following repair of the tendon. The length of time a patient wears this can vary, depending on the injury. However, the patient is usually in this large brace for 4-8 wks and the elbow angle, for extension, is gradually increased. Supination and pronation are usually in a static neutral position. Fequently patients complain of the brace "migrating, being hot, it is cumbersome, and causes overall arm stiffness". These authors have designed a lighter weight brace that also allows for dynamic supination and flexion of the forearm while healing.