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Had distal bicep tendon surgery but surgeon said the damage was too severe to repair. he said end of tendon left on muscle looked like spaghetti. mri did not show this. what are the options when this is the case?

Q: had distal bicep tendon surgery but surgeon said the damage was too severe to repair. he said end of tendon left on muscle looked like spaghetti. mri did not show this. what are the options when this is the case?

: Would definitely obtain at least one, or two, additional opinions. Alternatively, would add an opinion from a rehab doctor, a physiatrist, to add conservative measures to potential interventions.

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Would definitely obtain at least one, or two, additional opinions. Alternatively, would add an opinion from a rehab doctor, a physiatrist, to add conservative measures to potential interventions.

Answered 9/8/2022

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A member asked:

Had distal bicep tendon surgery but surgeon said the damage was too severe to repair. he said end of tendon left on muscle looked like spaghetti. mri did not show this. what are the options when this is the case?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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