Biceps Tendon Tear
There are 2 types of biceps tendon tears: Biceps tendon tear at the elbow (distal biceps tendon tear) and biceps tendon tear at the shoulder (proximal biceps tendon tear). You can sustain a partial biceps tendon tear or a complete tear. Tendon ruptures to the biceps can be very painful. The injury itself can either take place in an instant or it can occur over time.
If you work in a warehouse, you might have attempted to pick something up and experienced a sharp pain in your biceps tendon at the elbow. You may notice swelling, bruising, and deformity of your biceps compared to the opposite. You likely sustained a complete tear of your biceps tendon and you will likely need surgery to restore full function of your elbow and strength of your arm.
Depending on whether you tear your proximal or distal biceps tendon, you will require an elbow doctor or a shoulder doctor. The surgical procedure Biceps Tendon Repair could be necessary. Luckily, if you are in the state of Wisconsin and making a work injury claim, Dr. Gertel is both the elbow and shoulder doctor who will get you well, quickly and safely.
