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Orthopedic Sports Medicine (Expert Forum)
bicep tendon tear
Answered by
Michael L Gross, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Athletic Trauma
Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Hackensack,Westwood - NJ
Questions in the Orthopedic Sports Medicine forum are answered by Michael L. Gross, MD the CEO of Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
bicep tendon tear
by PUCK32, Feb 24, 2009 10:21AM
I tore the tendon attached to the bicep from the shoulder, the tendon actually tore from the bicep muscle itself not the shoulder, I have the "Popeye" look in the arm when I flex my arm, Can the tendon be re-attached to the muscle, I have no pain or limit of movement, Dr. said no surgury was necessary, it has been almost a year since the incident.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael L Gross, MD, Feb 24, 2009 06:40PM
, Feb 24, 2009 06:40PMTo: PUCK32
Proximal biceps tears usually do not cause any significant deficits or pain. In fact, often times the treatment for a partial tear is to complete the tear arthroscopically. For acute tears, a tenodesis (reattachment of the tendon further down the arm) is used to prevent the "popeye" deformity. However, at a year post injury, it is not advisable.
Member Comments (1)
by Beetle52, Jul 29, 2009 01:50PM
A related discussion, Bicep Tenodesis was started.
