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 ...

Bicep tendonitis is usually caused by overloading and overusing the biceps tendon. The primary function of your biceps is elbow flexion and turning your palm up. Biceps tendonitis symptoms can include ...

A 72-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of elbow and biceps femoris tendon (biceps) pain. He states he was at home when he had a mechanical fall on the stairs and ...

Your bicep is the muscle in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and twist your forearm. Three tendons attach your bicep to bone: The long head tendon attaches your bicep to the ...

Pain at the top of the bicep, near the shoulder, or at the bottom, near the elbow, may result from tendonitis. But pain in the middle of the bicep is likely caused by a muscle strain or bruise. Either ...

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 ...

A bicep bulge is an injury that typically results from a tendon tear and is sometimes referred to as a “Popeye deformity.” When one of the tendons attached to the bicep muscle is torn, it causes the ...

Biceps tenodesis is a treatment for chronic long head of the bicep tendon pain due to a variety of causes. This type of surgical repair can either be a stand-alone procedure or part of a larger ...

Elbow crease pain is discomfort that occurs in the inner (medial) part of the elbow—the bend or crease you feel when you flex your arm. This pain can result from several factors, often related to ...

The A’s finally got their update on the injury status of right-handed pitcher Daulton Jefferies, but the rookie’s status remains up in the air. Manager Bob Melvin told the assembled A’s media corps ...

The case image depicts a biceps tendon tear at the insertion on the radial tuberosity, which is an unusual presentation and may require surgery. The next best step would be to perform radiographic ...