Presentation
Direct blunt trauma to mid-arm a few hours prior. Local pain and swelling. No fracture on an external radiograph of the humerus.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Biceps muscle tear
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- intact proximal end long head biceps tendon in the bicipital groove
- intact distal end of biceps tendon attached to the radial tuberosity
- intact musculotendinous junction of biceps is noted in the distal forearm
- defect filled with echoes in the biceps muscle belly (anterior mid-arm)
- intact central echogenic tendon
- torn muscle fibers retracted on both proximal and distal sites
Case Discussion
Findings favor biceps muscle tear in mid-arm due to blunt direct trauma.
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