Biceps Tendon Injuries
Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Biceps Tendon Injuries?

Some common symptoms of biceps tendon injuries are:

• A pop or tear sensation in the biceps
• Warmth, swelling, bruising at the affected area
• Pain at the site of injury
• Weakness in the arms
• Difficulty in movement or turning of palm
• Fatigue, bulge observed in the affected arm

What are the risk factors of Biceps Tendon Injuries?

Some common factors that may predispose an individual to the development of this condition are:

• Age: Due to old age, the tendons wear down.
• Gender: Males are often more susceptible to elbow tears than females.
• Performing repetitive motions such as in sports.
• Lifting heavy objects without bending the elbow.
• Overuse of corticosteroid medications.

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References: 

• Biceps Tendon Injuries. Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14534-biceps-tendon-injuries. Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
• Biceps Torn. Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/torn-bicep. Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
• Biceps Tendon Tear at Shoulder. OrthoInfo. Available at: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/biceps-tendon-tear-at-the-shoulder/ Accessed on June 17th, 2020.

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