A single-incision suture anchor technique can effectively repair distal biceps tendon ruptures and may improve postop cosmesis by minimizing scar formation, a retrospective study shows. Chris K. John, ...

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Distal biceps tendon ruptures are injuries that occur when the tendon connecting the biceps muscle to the elbow tears away from the bone. This type of injury is often seen in middle-aged men and can ...

Biceps Tendon Ruptures/tears at the elbow are a common injury among middle aged and older men. They can also happen in women and younger men as well, but not nearly as often. Smoking leads to a 5x ...

Introduction Three percent of all biceps tendon ruptures occur at the distal aspect, the rupture typically occuring in middle aged males after an eccentric extension load is applied to the elbow.

For all ruptured tendons, regardless of site, follow the standard RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) home therapy procedure as you seek medical attention. Resting the affected extremity Ice ...

Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St George’s Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK Correspondence to: D A Pratt Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St George’s Hospital NHS Trust, 67 Water Lane, ...

A 70-year-old man presented to our clinic with suddenonset pain and abnormal bulging in his right upper arm. He was a farmer, and reported engaging in strenuous overhead activity, but did not remember ...

A biceps tendon tear occurs when the tendon completely or partially severs from the bone. When the tear occurs at the shoulder, a person may experience pain and lose some strength in their arm. Also ...

Question: I was lifting a very heavy weight and heard a pop in my biceps area. I can still move my arm up and down, but I have lost some strength. There was a small amount of swelling and bruising ...