Ruptured Long head biceps tendon
(4 discussions)
I have been diagnosed with LHB rupture by two doctors both of whom are advising not having surgery to repair depending on outcome of ultrasound. My concern is that everything I have read indicates that surgery to repair should be within 3 to 4 weeks, and by the time tests are done and referalls this time will be exceeded. I do a lot of swimming and diving, am 35 years old, and do not want problems with cramping or a loss of strength in the arm.Is the time critical with the surgery, and should I insist on having it repaired?
4 comments
May PT
I think your question should be posed to your docs….why don’t they want you to have surgery? Ask them for data to back up their decision…be an informed patient. And it is true, there is a window of “opportunity” for those types of repairs. Demand answers…remember, you are hiring/paying them.
May PT
What type of work do you do? Would these injuries be covered by workers comp? They might if you do some sort of repetitive motion.
Harry Hornberger
I have ruptured both of my tendons in my left and right arms.Both being the long heads and rupturing at the elbow, with in the last 5 years!!What could be wrong with me??Im a government employee…and I’m only 39 years old…If you have any answers please let me know..my doctor has know clue.. He gives a all new meaning to Quack
Gale Walker
To whom it may concern, I have just had surgery about 3 weeks ago. I was diagnoise with 100% rupture long head biceps. I have been going to therphy,the hardest part is when the theaphies tries to external rotate it that’s when the pain is very strong,will I be able to go back to work in 6 months