Question 1

who should i see about a biceps tendon tear?

Accepted Answer

Sports orthopedics: Orthopedic surgeons, especially those specializing in sports medicine. We tend to see more biceps tears and have more experience with them.

Question 2

how long does a distal biceps tendon rupture take to heal?

Accepted Answer

5 months: Distal biceps ruptures need to be repaired surgically. If done well, gentle range of motion exercises are begun early, using the arm gently for 3 months. At the 3 months junction normal use without lifting or stress, if everything goes well, normal use and stressat five months.

Question 3

what are rehab. exercices for a biceps tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Protection: There are two tendons if one ruptures then you will have a weakness in that arm from now on.  Surgical replacement of the ruptured tendon is sometimes possible and you should see an orthopedic surgeon for this.  Gradually and slowly strengthing the remaining tendon with low weight exercises may help prevent its rupture in the future.  Always avoid lifting very heavy objects to prevent rupture.

Question 4

what is done about a 6 month old biceps tendon rupture?

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??: ? Proximal or distal 

if distal maybe repair but it will be difficult 
if proximal leave it alone   it probably woun' cause too much trouble.

Question 5

what are a couple of rehab. exercices for biceps tendon rupture?

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Be careful: I am assuming you had surgery, if this is the case be very careful because depending where you are in the healing process the exercises will be different. Speak to your surgeon.

Question 6

what are signs of a  proximal bicep tendon rupture?

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Pain!: The rupture usually begins with an audible pop followed by severe pain. It can drop you to your knees. Then the "popeye" muscle appears about half way down your arm, since the tendon is no longer able to hold the muscle in place. The pain will gradually fade away but you will be sore for several days.

Question 7

what is a proximal bicep tendon rupture like?

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Painful: You get a very painful upper arm and shoulder with the rupture. You get pain on flexing the bicep as well as picking up mobjects. You also get weakness of the upper arm and sometimes the shoulder.

Question 8

is a full thickness bicep tendon tear painful and requires surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on extent of: injury, which can be determined by an MRI. Please seek immediate orthopedic evaluation. If you cannot raise or flex the affected arm there may be nerve damage. Please seek immediate attention.

Question 9

i have bicep pain, is it soreness, sprain or tendon tear?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I suggest you get in to see your physician who will take a medical history and do an examination. It could be any of the possibilities you mentioned as well as a number of things you didn't mention.

Question 10

who should i see about bicep tendon tear?

Accepted Answer

Sports or orthopedic: Most orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine orthopedists see plenty of bicep tendon tears. Ee are your best bet fir finding yiur answers. Unfortunately, as we get older and continue to beat up our bodies with sports and activities, the body can't keep up!

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