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What are the risks associated with tendon surgery? what complications might occur with tendon surgery on my bicep?

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Diagnosis?: Make sure you have the correct diagnosis before proceeding. I rarely find biceps tendon pathology to be the primary cause of shoulder pain. Learn more here: http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/shoulderpain/2011/shoulder-pain/biceps-tendon-pain-a-popular-diagnosis-loaded-with-decades-of-controversy/ and http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=eq2pnqumydi&list=uu15uuhuqiy9zdpywwxf31jg&index=21.

Answered 3/18/2013

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