General information The elbow joint consists of three components, the humerus, the ulna and the radius. Here, bending and stretching movements can be carried out, but rotating movements of the forearm are also possible. The elbow joint is surrounded by a taut joint capsule. In addition, it is stabilized by many muscles that extend from … Torn ligament at elbow
Operation As a rule, a torn ligament at the elbow heals well on its own if it occurs without accompanying symptoms. If there are also broken bones or torn ligaments, an operation is necessary in most cases. Depending on the extent of the damage, it may be necessary to restore the stability of the elbow … Operation | Torn ligament at elbow
Our muscle biceps brachii is an important muscle for our upper extremity. It has two heads, one long and one short (Caput longum et breve), which are attached differently to the shoulder blade. Its function is to move the forearm, so it bends the elbow and turns the hand into supination position (all parts). Physiotherapy … Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation
Causes Causes of biceps tendon inflammation are usually overstraining due to a heavy load on the biceps, e.g. during weight training and weight lifting. Due to the location of the biceps tendon between the two bony projections on the upper arm (tuberculi major et minor) in the so-called biceps furrow (sulcus intertubercularis), the tendon is … Causes | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation
Test A test to diagnose an inflammation of the biceps tendon is, in addition to the medical history (course of disease, accidents, etc.) and physical examination, also a functional test of the muscle. In case of an inflammation, the abduction of the arm (the abduction) against resistance is very painful and limited. The function of … Test | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation
Rupture of biceps tendon/rupture Recurring or severe inflammation can change the composition of the biceps tendon. It becomes less resilient and brittle. In the case of chronic inflammation of the biceps tendon or other inflammatory or degenerative diseases of the shoulder joint, the tendon may tear if the strain is not adequate. More rare is … Rupture of biceps tendon/rupture | Therapy for biceps tendon inflammation
