Bicipital tendon injuries eMedicine Orthopedics

Description: Bicipital tendon injuries of the elbow most commonly occur in the dominant extremity of men aged 40-60 years. Injuries range from tendonitis to partial tears to complete ruptures. A rupture usually occurs at the insertion of the tendon to the radial tuberosity, resulting in pain and deformity about the elbow, as well as weakness, especially with supination. Most surgeons agree that the best results are obtained with early surgical intervention and reattachment of the tendon to the radial tuberosity.
Synonyms and related keywords: biceps tendon, distal biceps tendon, elbow tendon, bicipital tendonitis, bicipital tear, bicipital injury, elbow pain, elbow deformity, modified Boyd-Anderson incision
Author: John P Salvo, Jr, MD 2006