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There are three types of bicep tendon tear injuries, categorized by their location and severity.
Bicep tears refer to damage to the tendons that support the bicep muscle. They typically occur due to injury or overuse of the bicep, resulting in pain, swelling, and reduced strength and...
Biceps rupture happens when your biceps tendon tears due to overuse or injury. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Learn about the two types of biceps tendon ruptures: proximal biceps tendon rupture and distal biceps tendon rupture.
Your biceps tendons attach the biceps muscle to bones in your shoulder and in your elbow. If you tear your biceps tendon at the shoulder, you may lose some strength in your arm and have pain when you forcefully turn your arm from palm down to palm up.
A biceps tendon tear occurs when the tendon completely or partially severs from the bone. When the tear occurs at the shoulder, a person may experience pain and lose some strength in their...
A proximal (near the shoulder) biceps tendon rupture is usually caused when a heavy load is placed on your flexed arm, forcing it to straighten quickly. It can happen when weight lifting, playing sports, or also doing strenuous household chores.