Biceps Tendonitis Symptoms, Remedies & More
Article Sources
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7. Surgical Treatment for Biceps Tendonitis
In severe cases or when three months of conservative measures fail, surgery may be indicated. The surgeon might operate arthroscopically by inserting a tube with a camera through a small incision and operating with miniature surgical instruments.
Three types of surgery can be done, including repair, tendonesis or tenotomy. Repair is rare unless there is a large tear. Tendonesis removes the damaged portion of the tendon and attaches it again. Tenotomy is the release of the damaged tendon. This may cause a small bulge.3Churgay C. ‘Diagnosis and Treatment of Biceps Tendinitis and Tendinosis.’ American Family Physician. 2009 1 Sept.80(5):470-47, www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0901/p470.html.
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