The bicep tendon attaches the bicep muscle to bones in the elbow and in the shoulder. The bicep tendon can rupture at the shoulder, resulting in either a partial or complete tear.A partial tear does not completely sever the tendon, whereas a complete tear will split the tendon into two pieces.
A partial tear does not completely sever the tendon, whereas a complete tear will split the tendon into two pieces.Bicep tendon tears at the shoulder are likely to a result from heavy overhead lifting, repetitive overuse of the shoulder in sports like swimming or tennis, and old age.
Bicep tendon tears at the shoulder are likely to a result from heavy overhead lifting, repetitive overuse of the shoulder in sports like swimming or tennis, and old age.Symptoms of biceps tendon rupture at the shoulder include:
Symptoms of biceps tendon rupture at the shoulder include:
- Sudden and severe pain in the upper arm
- Weakness in the elbow and shoulder
- Difficulty turning the palm of your hand up and down
- Sometimes hearing a pop or snap during injury
- Potential bulge between the shoulder and elbow, because a torn tendon can no longer keep the biceps muscle contracted
If you have a bicep tendon rupture, please call (310) 595-1030 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Millstein.
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