Figure 1: Photographs of a 70-year-old man with biceps tendon rupture. (A) Bilateral comparison with elbow flexion shows hump formation on the right side caused by bulging of the biceps muscle because ...

It's no surprise, then, that "Popeye" sign is usually seen in people 55 and older, though some serious tennis players and golfers may experience a biceps tendon tear at a younger age.

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.

The upper tendon is the one most often ruptured. Rupture usually produces pain and makes a loud popping noise. The biceps muscle retracts downward and is seen as a bulge slightly above the elbow ...

Similar to "popeye" deformity with biceps brachii rupture in arm, loss of attachment of proximal hamstring origin allows for significant posterior thigh deformity with shortening and bulging.

Indeed, if it is a proximal biceps tendon tear up by the shoulder, that is a no-brainer to play through after a short absence. However, if it is a distal biceps tendon tear at the elbow, those ...

The case image depicts a biceps tendon tear at the insertion on the radial tuberosity, which is an unusual presentation and may require surgery. The next best step would be to perform radiographic ...