Title

Conservative Management Of A Complete Rupture Of The Long Head Of The Biceps: A Case Report

Creator

Ali Woller, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor(s)

Matthew Somma

Files

Description

The purpose of this case study was to assess conservative management of a complete rupture of the long head of the biceps over a six-week period. The long head of the biceps (LHB) stabilizes the shoulder by reducing anteroposterior and superior inferior translation of the humeral head in the glenoid fossa. A tear of the LHB most commonly occurs when the biceps is suddenly loaded against flexion and supination of the elbow. Surgical repair of the LHB has seen 94% satisfaction rates, but with complications. Fifty-six percent of patients who initially chose conservative methods ultimately choose surgery. There is a currently a lack of evidence supporting conservative management of a complete rupture of the LHB.

Publication Date

12-2018

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Related Materials

The case report paper for this poster can be found here:

http://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrpaper/94/

Preferred Citation

Woller, Ali, "Conservative Management Of A Complete Rupture Of The Long Head Of The Biceps: A Case Report" (2018). Case Report Posters. Poster 145.
https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrposter/145