Clinical Evaluation of the Distal Biceps Tendon

Deepak N. Bhatia; Gregory I. Bain

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-24404-9_16

Clinical Evaluation of the Distal Biceps Tendon

Deepak N. Bhatia, Gregory I. Bain

College of Medicine and Public Health

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Distal biceps pathology is a common cause of pain and weakness in athletes, and the spectrum of pathology ranges from tendinosis to high-grade tears or complete ruptures. The tendon insertion is difficult to examine and palpate precisely due to long anatomical course that spans various layers in the arm and forearm. Clinical evaluation of the distal biceps tendon should involve assessment of the region spanning the lower arm and the upper forearm. Special tests for tendon integrity should be used in combination to evaluate the DBT and the bicipital aponeurosis. In-clinic sonography is an excellent tool to supplement the diagnosis of partial and complete tears and should be used whenever feasible.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Art of the Musculoskeletal Physical Exam
Editors	John G. Lane, Alberto Gobbi, João Espregueira-Mendes, Camila Cohen Kaleka
Place of Publication	Cham, Switzerland
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Chapter	16
Pages	135-140
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031244049
ISBN (Print)	9783031244032
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24404-9_16
Publication status	Published - 2023

Keywords

Biceps
Distal biceps tendon
Elbow

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The Art of the Musculoskeletal Physical Exam. ed. / John G. Lane; Alberto Gobbi; João Espregueira-Mendes; Camila Cohen Kaleka . Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2023. p. 135-140.

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