I tore my long biceps muscle from the shoulder while leaving the blocks at Nationals on Sunday. It is what is called a "proximal" (by the shoulder) tear of the "longer" of the two biceps muscles. If it were a "distal" tear, where the biceps attachs near the elbow, the standard course is surgery to reattach. This is not always the case with a proximal tear. I just saw an orthopedic surgeon who recommended no surgery for my tear. I will seek a second opinion as I have a two week window if I want to have it surgically reattached.
My reason for posting is to ask if anyone has had a proximal (shoulder end) biceps tear. What did you do? I want to maintain swimming at an intense level and am not sure how much is lost if I do not have surgery. And I understand that even with surgery there are no guarantees of complete recovery.
Any information about a biceps tear and treatment would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg Shaw
One of the best shoulder/upper extremity docs is in Boston--JP Warner. Used to work in Pgh. Now at either Harvard or a hospital in Boston.
May be able to find him looking specifically at Mass hospitals on a search.
www.bostonshoulderinstitute.com
One of the best shoulder/upper extremity docs is in Boston--JP Warner. Used to work in Pgh. Now at either Harvard or a hospital in Boston.
May be able to find him looking specifically at Mass hospitals on a search.
www.bostonshoulderinstitute.com
