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Biceps Tendinopathy: Follow-up
Updated: Nov 14, 2008
Follow-up
Deterrence/Prevention:
- Modify risk factors where possible.
- Strengthen muscles concentrically and eccentrically prior to a return to full activity.
- Perform sport-specific or work-specific training prior to returning to work or sports activity.
Complications:
- Biceps rupture - The long head of the biceps is vulnerable to rupture.
Prognosis:
- Full recovery and a return to work/sports are expected with 6-8 weeks.
Patient Education:
- Educate the patient about using proper body mechanics to prevent recurrent injury (eg, pitching techniques, lifting techniques). Advocate regular stretching before and after exercise.
- For excellent patient education resources, visit eMedicine's Arthritis Center and Breaks, Fractures, and Dislocations Center. Also, see eMedicine's patient education article Tendinitis.
Miscellaneous
Medicolegal Pitfalls
- Incorrect diagnosis
- Rupture of the long head of the biceps due to weakening caused by corticosteroid injection
Special Concerns
- Avoid injection of corticosteroid directly into the biceps tendon, because this may cause tendon weakening and subsequent rupture. Instead, inject only into the tendon sheath.
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