Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St George’s Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK Correspondence to: D A Pratt Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St George’s Hospital NHS Trust, 67 Water Lane, ...

A 70-year-old man presented to our clinic with suddenonset pain and abnormal bulging in his right upper arm. He was a farmer, and reported engaging in strenuous overhead activity, but did not remember ...

A biceps tendon tear occurs when the tendon completely or partially severs from the bone. When the tear occurs at the shoulder, a person may experience pain and lose some strength in their arm. Also ...

This week we are going to discuss a common injury which often has a simple remedy—the biceps tendon tear at the long head. The tendons of the body connect muscles to bones and provide the leverage ...

Biceps tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon. The upper biceps tendon is also called the long head of the biceps tendon. This strong, cord-like structure connects the ...

Biceps tendinitis occurs when there’s inflammation of the biceps tendon. This tendon stretches along your biceps muscle from your elbow up to your shoulder. Repetitive motions, particularly from ...

Tendons are pieces of connective tissue that bind your muscles to bones. Like any part of the body, injury or overuse can lead to pain or inflammation in your tendons. This condition is called ...