Shoulder problems are one of the most common complaints that doctors need to diagnose. Speed’s test and Yergason’s test are both ways for your doctor to physically examine the area around your ...

The biceps are one of the muscles that run between the shoulder and elbow. A variety of factors can cause lower bicep pain, such as biceps tendonosis, a torn tendon, and delayed onset muscle soreness ...

Biceps tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon. The upper biceps tendon is also called the long head of the biceps tendon. This strong, cord-like structure connects the ...

September 29, 2009 — Best practices for diagnosing and treating biceps tendinitis and tendinosis in the family practice setting are reviewed in the September 1 issue of American Family Physician.

The distal biceps tendon originates from the biceps muscle, which is the most superficial muscle of the anterior arm, courses deep to the antecubital fossa, and inserts on the radial tuberosity. The ...

Biceps tenodesis is a treatment for chronic long head of the bicep tendon pain due to a variety of causes. This type of surgical repair can either be a stand-alone procedure or part of a larger ...

When a tendon in your biceps muscle tears, the muscle can bunch up and form a large, painful ball on your upper arm. This bulge is called a Popeye deformity or Popeye sign. It’s named after the ...

A bicep bulge is an injury that typically results from a tendon tear and is sometimes referred to as a “Popeye deformity.” When one of the tendons attached to the bicep muscle is torn, it causes the ...

A biceps tenodesis is a type of surgery used to treat a tear in the tendon that connects your biceps muscle to your shoulder. The tenodesis may be performed alone or as part of a larger procedure on ...