Biceps Tendonitis Symptoms, Remedies & More
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8. Complications and Long-Term Outcomes
Most surgical treatments have good results, including full range of motion and no pain. In time, limited overhead sports can be started again. The possible complications of the surgery, including infection, bleeding and stiffness, are minor and easily managed.1‘Biceps Tendinitis.’ Ortho Info. www.orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/biceps-tendinitis.
The rare side effects of steroid injections include infection and pain. Anesthetic injections result in no pain temporarily. Biceps tendonitis is also associated with cuff and muscle covering inflammation in 95 percent of all cases. These will likely require concurrent treatment.1‘Biceps Tendinitis.’ Ortho Info. www.orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/biceps-tendinitis.
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