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4 ημέρες πριν · distal biceps tendon rupture represents about 10% of biceps ruptures. ruptures tend to occur in the dominant elbow (86%) of men (93%) in their 40s. partial distal biceps tendon tears occur primarily on the radial side of the tuberosity footprint. Biceps tendon inserts onto the radial tuberosity.
Tears of the biceps tendon at the elbow are uncommon. They are most often caused by a sudden injury and tend to result in significant arm weakness. To return arm strength to near normal levels, surgery to repair the torn tendon is usually recommended.
15 Ιουλ 2023 · Patients suffering from biceps tendon rupture may complain of sudden sharp pain in the elbow or shoulder, depending on the site of the rupture. Usually, there is a history of sudden eccentric force to a flexed elbow.
The diagnosis of a distal biceps tendon rupture can be established clinically, such as the Hook test, biceps crease interval or supination-pronation test 5. Tears can be confirmed and further evaluated with soft tissue imaging modalities such as ultrasound and MRI 1-5.
The mechanism of distal biceps tendon rupture is forced extension of the elbow held in 90 degrees flexion with the forearm supinated. Distal biceps tendon ruptures most commonly present after a single traumatic event.
A biceps tendon rupture or bicep tear is a complete or partial rupture of a tendon of the biceps brachii muscle. It can affect any of the three biceps brachii tendons - the proximal tendon of the short head of the muscle belly, the proximal tendon of the long head of the muscle belly, or the distal tendon. The characteristic finding of a biceps ...
Clinical Examination. Reverse Popeye Sign (Right Arm) Common symptoms of a biceps tendon rupture include pain, ecchymosis and oedema around the antecubital fossa [11]. A popping sound at the moment of rupture is often reported [11].
