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Symptoms of inflammation of the biceps tendon at the elbow include:
A torn biceps tendon is when the tendon pulls partially or fully away from the bone. Symptoms of a biceps tendon tear at the elbow may include:
See a doctor if you have any symptoms of inflammation or injury of the biceps tendon. A torn biceps tendon will likely need surgery, which is best to do as soon as possible after the injury.
Inflammation and injury to the tendon at the elbow is uncommon. When it happens, Is it most likely to be caused by:
Other things that can increase the risk for inflammation and damage include using tobacco products and frequent use of steroid medicines.
To diagnose a tendon injury, the doctor will likely:
Treatment will depend on how serious the tear is, but may include any of the following:
It’s not always possible to prevent injuries. But you can lower your risk of inflammation or injury of the biceps tendon at the elbow in these ways:
American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgeons, “Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow”:
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00376
The biceps is the large muscle at the front of the upper arm. It is attached to the forearm by a thick cord of fiber called the biceps tendon.
The biceps tendon can become inflamed or injured when it is overused or too much pressure is suddenly put on the tendon. Injuries often happen when someone is carrying a lot of weight with the arm stretched out straight, or when the weight pushes the arm straight. This puts pressure on the tendon instead of the biceps muscle.