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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
*Obtain radiographs to rule-out avulsion fracture
*Obtain radiographs to rule-out avulsion fracture
*[[Ultrasound: Tendons|Ultrasound can help with diagnosis]]


==Management==
==Management==

Revisión del 16:21 30 ene 2015

Background

  • Vast majority are proximal
  • Occurs w/ sudden or prolonged contraction in pt w/ chronic bicipital tenosynovitis

Clinical Features

  • Snap or pop is described
  • Flexion of elbow elicits pain
  • May produce mid-arm "ball" but difficult in obese patients
  • Loss of strength is minimal
  • Proximal
    • Swelling and tenderness over bicipital groove
  • Distal
    • Swelling and tenderness over antecubital fossa
    • Inability to palpate distal biceps tendon in antecubital fossa

Diagnosis

Management

  • Sling, ice, NSAIDS, and referral to ortho
    • Surgical repair is usual for young, active pts

See Also

Elbow (Minor)