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Sports Medicine
intermediate
X-Type

Proximal Biceps Ruptures - LHB, Popeye Deformity, Repair

Shoulder Disorders

A 58-year-old male manual worker presents with sudden onset anterior shoulder pain while lifting a heavy object 2 days ago. He felt a "pop" and noted immediate bruising down the anterior arm. Examination reveals a visible bulge in the mid-arm ("Popeye" deformity) with ecchymosis. He has mild weakness of elbow flexion and supination compared to the opposite side. Active shoulder range of motion is full but painful. He reports the cosmetic appearance bothers him. Regarding proximal biceps tendon ruptures:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

The long head of biceps (LHB) originates from the supraglenoid tubercle and superior labrum, passes ...

B

The "Popeye" deformity results from distal migration of the denervated muscle belly after tendon rup...

C

LHB rupture causes 50% loss of elbow flexion and supination strength requiring urgent surgical repai...

D

Non-operative management is appropriate for most patients with isolated LHB rupture, particularly el...

E

Surgical intervention (biceps tenodesis) may be indicated for: active patients with cosmetic concern...

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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option