Distal biceps tendon injury

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Sharp pain in the distal upper arm while lifting something heavy.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
mri

Bright T2 signal around and within the distal biceps tendon near its insertion on the radial tuberosity. No tendon disruption.

Case Discussion

An example of a distal biceps tendon injury is indicated by the high signal within the distal biceps tendon and its paratenon and the fitting clinical symptoms. The absence of tendon disruption indicates a minor injury namely strain or partial tear. 

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