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Biceps Brachii Rupture In An Elderly Male
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Biceps Brachii Rupture In An Elderly Male
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
The biceps is the supinator and secondary flexor muscle of the forearm. Injury to the long head of the biceps occursin the middle aged and elderly; most commonly due to trauma and sudden eccentric contraction of the biceps whilstlifting a weight. It can be diagnosed clinically and further confirmed by sonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI). Treatment is conservative in the majority of cases and involves activity modification, pain relief, range ofmotion and strengthening exercises, physical therapy and weight lifting precautions. Surgical management, whichincludes tenodesis and tendon transfer, is reserved for individuals who are active, involved in sport and for thosepreferring cosmesis. Conservative management has good results with little loss in supination and flexion power,complete independence in activities of daily living and complete resolution of symptoms. Clinical suspicion, earlyclinical diagnosis and conservative ma...
