When is a conservative approach best for proximal biceps tendon rupture?

J Fam Pract. 2013 Mar;62(3):134-6.

Abstract

This case demonstrates that when a patient's occupation and lifestyle do not require a high degree of supination and upper arm strength, conservative treatment may be the way to go.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arm* / physiopathology
  • Arm* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Manipulation, Orthopedic / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Musculoskeletal Pain* / diagnosis
  • Musculoskeletal Pain* / etiology
  • Musculoskeletal Pain* / therapy
  • Pain Management / methods
  • Pain Measurement
  • Patient Selection
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Rupture
  • Tendon Injuries* / complications
  • Tendon Injuries* / diagnosis
  • Tendon Injuries* / physiopathology
  • Tendon Injuries* / therapy
  • Tenodesis / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome