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Expert Care for Biceps Tendonitis—Get Relief & Get Moving Again

If a Biceps Tendonitis is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.

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Biceps Tendonitis

The biceps muscle is in the upper arm and has multiple functions including bending and rotating the elbow and keeping the shoulder stable. There are two shoulder attachments of the biceps, one at the coracoid and one at the glenoid. Injury most commonly occurs to the head that attaches at the glenoid (long head). It is found most easily in its groove below the pectoralis muscle as it attaches to the upper arm (humerus). Long head of biceps tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the long head of the biceps tendon.

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Signs You May Have a Biceps Tendonitis
  • Pain
  • Weakness
  • Snapping in the front of the shoulder
What Causes a Biceps Tendonitis?

Injuries to the biceps tendon at the shoulder are usually caused by chronic wear, which may result from repetitive use, degeneration, or trauma.

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Don’t Wait—Get Relief from Shoulder Pain Today

Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.

Biceps Tendonitis

Evaluation & Treatment

How We Diagnose Biceps Tendonitis

Evaluation begins with a history of the injury, physical examination including special maneuvers, and X-rays to rule out other injuries. An MRI is helpful to distinguish the extent of tendonitis or other causes of pain.

Nonsurgical

Initial treatment is with rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy. A corticosteroid injection may reduce pain as well as confirm the diagnosis.

Surgical

Surgical treatment is considered for those that do not improve. Surgical treatment may be done as an arthroscopic or mini-open surgery. There are a variety of surgical options including repair, tenodesis, or tenotomy. Repair can be done in conjunction with a SLAP repair.

Tenodesis, or anchoring of the biceps, is done in those who perform repetitive activities or for those with cosmetic concerns and involves the removal of the damaged section and reattachment of the biceps tendon to a different location.

Tenotomy is considered in those who want the most minimally invasive surgery or are low demand. It involves releasing the long head of the biceps from its origin on the glenoid (socket).

Rehabilitation is dependent on the technique utilized. Repair and tenodesis require a sling and gentle passive range of motion for 4-6 weeks. Tenotomy allows for immediate range of motion.

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Our practice is home to a team of expertly trained surgical and sports medicine specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based medical care in a private practice setting with a personal touch. Our doctors have trained at some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.

We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.

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