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Incision mark on the anterior cubital crease.
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A transverse incision of approximately 3 cm was made above the cubital skin fold (Fig. 1).
Intraoperative image showing the prominence of the Kelly forceps passed through the bicipital tunnel.
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Then, the radial tuberosity was palpated and a curved Kelly forceps was passed through the biceps tendon tunnel, between the ulna and the radius, and it was advanced until its tip could be palpated on the dorsal aspect of the proximal forearm (Fig. 2).
Intraoperative image showing the exposed radial tuberosity.
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A second incision was made over the forceps; the tuberosity was exposed through muscle divulsion with the forearm in maximal pronation (Fig. 3).