Biceps tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon. The upper biceps tendon is also called the long head of the biceps tendon. This strong, cord-like structure connects the ...

A biceps tendon tear occurs when the tendon completely or partially severs from the bone. When the tear occurs at the shoulder, a person may experience pain and lose some strength in their arm. Also ...

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A new arthroscopic tendon transfer technique effectively relieves the pain and symptoms related to both chronic and refractory biceps tendonitis, a new study shows. Nikhil Verma, MD, ...

Your bicep is the muscle in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and twist your forearm. Three tendons attach your bicep to bone: The long head tendon attaches your bicep to the ...

Biceps tendon disorders, particularly involving the long head of the biceps (LHB), present a significant clinical challenge due to their role in shoulder stability and their frequent association with ...

It is reported that he had a torn biceps tendon surgically ‘repaired’ last spring and that at the time of surgery his rotator cuff was found to have a tear also. It is well known in the scientific ...

Introduction The biceps brachii muscle is the primary forearm supinator and a secondary elbow flexor. The pathophysiology of distal tendon ruptures is still unclear. Patients with chronic rupture ...