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    • Maurice Jové, M.D.
    • Nathan Jové, M.D.
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    • Brandon Tolman, D.O.
    • Physician Assistants >
      • Omid Midanaky, PA-C
      • Aidan O'Connor, MPH, PA-C
      • Elissa Ricker, PA-C
  • Locations
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    • Online Scheduling
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    • Referrals
    • Independent Medical Examination
    • Second Opinion
    • Telemedince and E-Visits >
      • E-Visit Scheduler
    • Saturday Clinic
    • What To Expect
    • Medical Tourism
  • Our Office
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      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • LinkedIN
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      • YouTube
      • Nathan Jove Social Media >
        • @theorthopedicsurgeon on Instagram
        • @theorthopedicsurgeon on Youtube
    • Orthopedic Expert Witness
    • Conditions Treated
    • Payments
    • Bracing
    • Office Staff >
      • Office Manager >
        • Brian Pallone
      • Front Desk & Checkout >
        • Decatur
        • Loganville >
          • Meagan
        • Snellville >
          • Cheryl
      • Billing & Collections >
        • Maurice Jové, M.D. >
          • Buffie
        • Nathan Jové, M.D. >
          • Mayra
          • Makenzie
        • Jeff Traub, M.D. >
          • Jennifer
          • Liz
      • Scheduling >
        • Jeff Traub, M.D. >
          • Andrea
        • Maurice Jové, M.D. >
          • Rachael
        • Nathan Jové, M.D. >
          • Lindsay
        • Brian Vanderhoof, D.O. >
          • Molly V
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        • David
        • Rebecca
        • Carla
        • Melissa
      • Medical Records >
        • Team
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    • Medical Records >
      • Decatur
      • Loganville
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    • Prescription Refill Request >
      • Decatur
      • Loganville
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      • Emory Decatur Hospital
      • Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center
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    • What is an Orthopedic Doctor
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      • Arthritis >
        • Arthritis 101
        • Hip Arthritis
        • Knee Arthritis
        • Shoulder Arthritis
        • Ankle Arthritis
      • Avascular Necrosis >
        • Avascular Necrosis 101
        • Hip AVN
        • Knee AVN
        • Shoulder AVN
        • Ankle (Talus) AVN
        • Kohler's Disease- Navicular AVN
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      • Hip >
        • Anterior Hip Replacement
        • Total Hip Replacement
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        • Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery
        • Anterior Reference Knee Replacement
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        • Patellofemoral Replacement
        • Tourniquet-less Knee Replacement
        • How to Prepare and What to Expect Knee Surgery
      • Shoulder >
        • Total Shoulder Replacement
        • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
      • Ankle >
        • Total Ankle Replacement
      • Outpatient Joint Replacement Center
      • Metal Sensitivity and Nickel Allergy
      • Revision Surgery >
        • Revision Knee Replacement
        • Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
        • Metal on Metal Hip Problems
      • Infections >
        • Hip and Knee Replacement Infections
    • Sports Medicine Program >
      • Arthroscopic Surgery
      • Cartilage Repair
      • Shoulder >
        • Rotator Cuff Tears
        • SLAP Tears
        • Labral Tears
      • Knee >
        • Meniscus Tears
        • ACL Tears
        • MACI Cartilage Repair
        • Patella (Kneecap) Instability
        • Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
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        • Ankle Sprains and Instability
        • Achilles Tendon Tears
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        • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
        • Biceps Tears
      • Concussions
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      • Stem Cell Therapy
      • Cartilage Restoration
      • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
      • Hyaluronic Gel Injections - Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists
    • EMG
    • Hip Fracture Center
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      • Carpal Tunnel Sydnrome
      • Cubittal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Trigger Finger
    • Fracture (Broken Bone) Center >
      • Collarbone (Clavicle) Fracture
      • Distal Radius Fracture
      • Ankle Fractures
      • Jones Fractures
      • Knee Cap (Patella) Fractures
    • Blood Clots After Orthopedic Surgery
    • Learning Center
    • Home Therapy
    • Video
    • Orthopedic Survey Center >
      • Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Survey
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Distal Biceps Tendon Tears

The one that makes you look like popeye
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Introduction

Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow (Distal Biceps Rupture)A distal biceps tendon tear occurs when the tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to the radius bone near the elbow is torn. This injury often leads to weakness when bending the elbow or turning the palm upward (supination). Most distal biceps tendon tears result from a sudden, forceful load on a bent elbow, such as lifting something heavy or catching a falling object. It is more common in men over 40 and may be linked to tendon degeneration over time.
SymptomsPatients often feel a "pop" at the front of the elbow, followed by pain, swelling, bruising, and visible deformity. Weakness in elbow flexion and forearm rotation is common, and the biceps may appear to have moved upward toward the shoulder ("Popeye" muscle).

Non-surgical treatment

Non-surgical treatment may be reasonable for low-demand individuals, but it typically results in some permanent strength loss—especially in supination. Bracing and physical therapy may still provide functional improvement.

Surgical Treatment

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The biceps is repaired using an anchor and an endobutton to allow for it to heal in place.
Surgical repair is the gold standard for active individuals who want to restore full strength and function. The procedure involves reattaching the tendon to the bone, usually through a small incision near the elbow. With proper rehab, most patients regain near-complete strength. Surgery is time-sensitive—ideally performed within 1–2 weeks to avoid tendon retraction and scarring.
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