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Biceps Tendonitis

Category:

Diagnosis:

Description:

Predictors:

Shoulder

Biceps Tendonitis

Anterior shoulder pain/tenderness over bicipital groove, worse with resisted supination. Improves with rest, NSAIDs, PT.

Pain with Speed’s or Yergason’s; focal groove tenderness; anterior shoulder pain with lifting.

Non-Operative

Therapy:

Light Activities:

Moderate Activities:

Stretch anterior shoulder; eccentric strengthening; scapular mechanics; gradual load; consider injections.

6–8 weeks

8–12+ weeks

Surgery

Surgery Probability:

Low (if persistent 3–6 months consider)

Indications:

Recovery to Light Activities:

Recovery to Moderate Activities:

Sucess Rates:

Complication Rates:

Persistent pain and functional impairment despite conservative care; degenerative tearing.

4–6 weeks light ADLs after tenodesis/tenotomy

3–4 months to moderate activity

~85–95%

8–12+ weeks

Predictors:

~85–95%

Stiffness 5–10%; recurrent pain <5%

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