Biceps Rupture Differential Diagnoses

Updated: Apr 05, 2022
  • Author: J Michael Wieting, DO, MEd, FAOCPMR, FAAOE; Chief Editor: Milton J Klein, DO, MBA  more...
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DDx

Diagnostic Considerations

These include the following:

  • Impingement syndrome

  • Humeral fracture

  • Shoulder dislocation/instability

  • Aseptic necrosis of the humeral head

  • Cubital tunnel syndrome (distal)

  • Radial head fracture (distal)

Differential Diagnoses