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Is there a way to surgically change the distance between the insertion point of the biceps brachii and elbow joint? (photo)

saraclayton80Sep 6, 2022

Is there a way to surgically change the distance between the insertion point of the biceps brachii on the radius and elbow joint? in order to bring this point closer to the elbow joint? in the picture(A to o)

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