Biceps Tendon Injuries Symptoms and Risk Factors

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

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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.
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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