proximal biceps tendon rupture
I experienced a proximal biceps tendon rupture about 3 months ago. I saw my regular doctor and was referred to the orthopedic department. The Physician Assistant that I saw told me that they do not generally recommend surgery in men over 50 for this.
I accepted it at the time but I am now having second thoughts. I am 56 but I go to the gym daily and have noticed a loss of strength lifting weights. I also do not like the appearance of my arm.
Is it possible to still be considered for surgery after such a long period of time?
Comments
I am also a PA in ortho surgery and I agree with the no surgery route. The tendon begins to scar into its new position following a rupture. The longer you wait the more difficult it will be to reattach the tendon to its original insertion if it can even be lengthened and reattached. My advice would be to continue strengthening the affected extremity and in a year or two there will probably not be an appreciable difference between the two. And maybe it will help to know that lots of times the biceps insertion into the labrum(the one u more than likely ruptured) is released during routine shoulder surgery in >50 yo due to it causing more problems than good.
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