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I'm 24 years old my left distal bicep tendon rupture popeye about a year ago i lost strength in my left arm with surgery will i regain my strength?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

You could: Tendon needs reattachment other wise will not improve strength and also can develop atrophy see an orthopedic doc.

Answered 10/5/2013

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You waited too long: Muscles atrophy when not used, one year is a long time.

Answered 10/9/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 24 years old my left distal bicep tendon rupture popeye about a year ago i lost strength in my left arm with surgery will i regain my strength?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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