Rupture Biceps Tendon
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Definition:
A solution of continuity or a tear; a break of the biceps tendon.
Symptoms- Sudden, sharp pain in the upper arm
- Sometimes an audible pop or snap
- Cramping of the biceps muscle with strenuous use of the arm
- Bruising from the middle of the upper arm down toward the elbow
- Pain or tenderness at the shoulder and the elbow
- Weakness in the shoulder and the elbow
- Difficulty turning the arm palm up or palm down
- Because a torn tendon can no longer keep the biceps muscle tight, a bulge in the upper arm above the elbow ("Popeye Muscle") may appear, with a dent closer to the shoulder
Causes- Degeneration
- Lifting a heavy object
- Fall on outstretched arm
Treatment- Soft tissue massage
- ROM and stretching
- Shoulder stabilization exercises
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Possible surgical intervention
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