The dominant arm is more often involved. The major morbidity resulting from this injury is pain in the acute phase and decrease in strength chronically. Conservative management includes rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and ice packs in the acute phase, and range-of-motion and ...
Byline: Martin ScurrI RECENTLY injured my arm and was told I had damaged a ligament on my bicep, known as a 'Popeye' muscle. I wish to have surgery to repair this, but have been told this isn't considered for older people, regardless of their physical condition. I am willing to pay...