Biceps tendonitis

Biceps tendonitis can be treated with rest, physical therapy, injections, or surgery depending on the severity and origin of the tendonitis. Surgery is performed when the tendonitis does not respond to nonoperative interventions and can involve simply cutting the tendon known as a tenotomy or cutting the tendon and inserting it into the upper part of the humerus. This eliminates the pain generating trip through the bicipital groove. Recovery is six to 12 weeks depending on the procedure.

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