Biceps Rupture eMedicine PMR

Description: The biceps muscle and its tendons are some of the most superficial structures of the arm. These structures account for a significant portion of shoulder injuries and a smaller number of elbow injuries. Rupture of the proximal biceps tendon comprises 90-97% of all biceps ruptures and almost exclusively involves the long head. Tendon ruptures typically occur at the bony attachment or tendon-labral junction. The remaining ruptures occur distally at the insertion on the radial tuberosity or, even less commonly, at the short head insertion on the acromion.
Synonyms and related keywords: biceps tendon rupture, ruptured biceps, ruptured biceps tendon, torn biceps, biceps tear
Branch & Wieting 2007