Distal Biceps Tendon Disorders: Difference between revisions
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The distal biceps tendon insertions on the radial tubercle just distal to the raidal head. It supinates the forearm and is a secondary flexor of the elbow.
Distal Biceps Tendinopathy
Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Injury can occur from forceful lifting or supination, and causes a sudden pain, which is felt in the antecubital fossa. There is often swelling and bruising. There is usually tenderness over the radial tubercle, in the deep antecubital fossa, and the patient may have pain on resisted elbow flexion and forearm supination.