injuries and poisoning
Biceps Tendon Tears
Treatment of Bicep Tendon Tears
Usually surgery Biceps tendon tears at the elbow are usually repaired surgically as soon as possible. However, general measures may be all that are needed to treat biceps tendon tears at the shoulder if one of the two tendons there is intact. Ice can minimize swelling and pain. Ice is enclosed in a plastic bag, towel, or cloth and applied for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, as often as possible during the first 24 to 48 hours. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such asibuprofen, may also be used to reduce pain and inflammation. However, for some patients, NSAIDS may NOT be indicated because they can worsen bleeding and kidney function. Resting the injured arm using a sling prevents further injury and may speed healing. However, surgery is often needed to repair tendon tears at the shoulder, especially when other structures in the shoulder, such as the rotator cuff, are also damaged. If doctors suspect that biceps or rotator cuff tendons are torn, they refer the person to an orthopedic surgeon. 