Biceps brachii muscle is composed of a long head originating from the apex of the glenoid and a short head originating from the tip of coracoid process.
Distally both heads insert ont...
Mechanism is usually forceful eccentric biceps contraction applied to a flexed elbow.
Pain is usually located more proximal than distal.
Prior symptoms are indicative of prior rotator c...
Proximal rupture:
Acute immobilization in posterior elbow splint with the elbow at 90 degrees for comfort and forearm in full supination; add sling for comfort.
Younger patient...
Beall DP, Williamson EE, Ly JQ, et al. Association of biceps tendon tears with rotator cuff abnormalities: degree of correlation with tears of the anterior and superior portions of ...
Biceps tendon ruptures occur most commonly concomitantly with supraspinatus and subscapularis tears.
Popeye sign is highly indicative of proximal biceps tendon rupture.
Hook test is 100%...
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