This week we are going to discuss a common injury which often has a simple remedy—the biceps tendon tear at the long head. The tendons of the body connect muscles to bones and provide the ...

Biceps Tendon Ruptures/tears at the elbow are a common injury among middle aged and older men. They can also happen in women and younger men as well, but not nearly as often.

Will this require surgery to repair? How long is the recovery? Answer: You have described the typical presentation for a biceps tendon or muscle tear.

Shoulder tendon damage refers to injuries of the tendons in or connected to your shoulder. Tendon injuries sometimes occur because of the wear and tear of repetitive movements. They may also occur ...

Superior labral tear from anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions have been much written about and likely been overdiagnosed and overtreated.2 Numerous papers presented new diagnostic tests3 and ...

SLAP tear surgery can help repair the shoulder joint to keep it stable. You may need it if you have a serious or persistent injury.

In most cases, the biceps tendon can be damaged by normal activities. As we age, our tendons slowly weaken with everyday wear and tear. We can make this degeneration worse by overuse — repeating the ...

Answer: The biceps muscle starts as two separate tendons from the shoulder blade and fuses together to attach below the elbow. The portion of the biceps he was referring to is the “long head ...

When considering shoulder stabilization, studies have shown that, although the long head of the biceps tendon attaches to the superior labrum and contributes to glenohumeral stability, the ...

Exclusion criteria included previous shoulder surgery, SLAP lesions with concomitant labral cysts, 27 clinical and radiological signs of arthritis of the acromioclavicular (AC) or glenohumeral joint, ...

At the 2004 Visa American Cup, Blaine Wilson tore his left biceps tendon while performing on the rings. This is a very ...

Exercising can help you improve your range of motion and strength after biceps tendonitis. Learn the best exercises for biceps tendonitis, how to get started, and how to safely exercise after injury.