Dr. Peter Millett uses arthroscopic shoulder surgery to treat bicep tendon injuries, along with a variety of other shoulder injuries and conditions.
If you are an athlete or do heavy work, it may be useful to know that Tendonitis can create a weak spot in the structural integrity of your muscle, and can play a role in getting a Bicep Tendon Rupture. If you don't have an -actual- bicep tendon tear or injury, but you can't ...
The average time from date of presentation to surgery performed was 23.2 days. Notably, delays were mainly due to patient unattendance and scheduling appointments for scans. CONCLUSIONS. The findings underscore the importance of streamlining the diagnostic pathway for bicep tendon ruptures to reduce ...
The longer tendon fits through the shoulder socket and is most likely to suffer an injury. Because of the short tendon, the injury proves to be less severe to the patient. Minor torn bicep injuries typically can be treated without surgery. Doctors may recommend the use of over-the-counter...
Tuberculous distal biceps tendon rupture is a rare condition in orthopedics. Tuberculous Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture: Case Report and Review of the Literature On physical examination, the patient had a scar from the previous surgery, a hollow area in his left anterior shoulder, and a prominent bi...
During the surgery, your doctor will typically make an incision, then repair the torn tendon. However, they may also do surgery to remove scar tissue or remove an irreparably damaged tendon. After surgery, your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your body as you recover....
Demographic data (age, limb dominance) and surgical variables (time to surgery, surgical technique) were extracted, and rates of perioperative complications, rerupture, reoperation, revision, and inability to return to preinjury function were recorded. Logistic regression analysis was performed to ...