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rotator cuff repair - JK-MT
Posted: Aug 28, 2014
Dictator is saying what sounds like auto-T was done at the biceps. Can't confirm if its auto-T or oto-T. Any suggestions??
google tenodesis with the variations - IMANMT2
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if this is in the procedure performed section wait till you get down into the body it might sound different down there.
Oto would be ear probably not that.
I found outlet. That makes more sense.
found auto tenodesis google that see if fits - IMANMT2
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in a RCR involving the biceps they can do a biceps tenotomy or tenodesis you may already know that. I had to put something here, it wouldn't let me post empty. :D this is so much nicer than an x or nm. and didn't take much more time. :)
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