In the US, there are over 33 million musculoskeletal injuries, with more than 50% involving tendon injuries. (James et al. J Hand Surg AM, 2008) More than 1,000 tendons in our body can present with ...

Biceps tendonitis is generally a chronic injury, where the tendon sheath has become inflamed over a long period of use. As a result, the most important treatment for biceps tendonitis is rest to allow ...

Dr Kevin R Stone is a pioneer of advanced orthopaedic surgical and rehabilitation techniques to repair, regenerate and replace damaged cartilage and ligaments. The author was trained at Harvard ...

This week we are going to discuss a common injury which often has a simple remedy—the biceps tendon tear at the long head. The tendons of the body connect muscles to bones and provide the leverage ...

If you are an athlete, you will probably face tendonitis at some point during your playing days. If you’re a regular human being, you’ll most certainly face it. Common areas that are affected include ...

Q: On June 12, I ruptured my distal bicep tendon. I'm scheduled for surgery. I would appreciate any information you can give me on this injury. I'm 47 years old; I like to work out with weights and do ...

The bicep muscle is one of the important muscles for upper-body strength. An injury to this hardworking muscle can make day-to-day tasks difficult. There are two places were the bicep muscle connect, ...

Detroit Tigers’ first baseman Miguel Cabrera has ended his 2018 season early due to a biceps tendon rupture. Miguel is known for playing through pain. But after taking a swing and missing, he dropped ...