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Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)Biceps Tendon Repair at the Elbow
Reattaching the tendon that turns the forearm, after a sudden tear.
Distal Biceps Tendon Tear Treatment
The distal biceps tendon attaches the biceps muscle to the radius, just past the elbow, and its job is turning the palm upward as much as bending the elbow. It tears under sudden load, most often a heavy lift or catching something that is falling, with the elbow bent and resisting. People describe a pop, then bruising down the forearm over the next days, and difficulty turning the palm up or down, a combination of symptoms that often distinguishes this injury from a strain. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, performs Distal Biceps Tendon Repair.
The Rehabilitation Protocol
Ask About a ConsultationThis is the physical therapy protocol the practice gives its own patients after this operation. It is written for the period after surgery, for you and for your therapist, and your own plan is set by Dr. Abbasi at your follow-up.
Common Questions
Do I have to have surgery?
Not necessarily. Treatment begins with the most conservative appropriate option, and Dr. Abbasi recommends surgery only when he believes it is warranted.
How do I know it is the tendon and not a strain?
The usual pattern is a pop under sudden load, bruising down the forearm over the following days, and difficulty turning the palm up or down. An examination and a scan confirm it.
Does every tear need surgery?
No. A partial tear, or a complete tear in someone who does not need the strength, is often managed without an operation, accepting some loss of power turning the palm.
How soon should I be seen?
Promptly. The tendon retracts over time and a delayed repair is a harder operation, so this is not an injury to watch for a few months.
Do you take insurance?
Medicare and most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.To check your plan, call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment.
Have a question that is not answered here? Call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment to arrange a visit.
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