title: [Biceps tendon rupture in athletes. Diagnosis and management modalities. Report of three cases].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To help the orthopedic surgeon become familiar with this type of injuries in athletes; to mention the difficulty to perform the clinical and imaging diagnosis; to emphasize the diagnostic need of arthroscopy in the injury of the proximal or long tendon; to present the current treatment modalities and, in the distal injury, suggest the use of a single incision, as well as biodegradable material for fixation purposes.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The diagnosis of biceps tendon injuries in athletes is mainly a clinical one, assisted by imaging; however, the arthroscopic confirmation of proximal injuries is essential. Current techniques for proximal tendon fixation are variable, but, same as in the distal aspect, early fixation with biodegradable screws is a biomechanically stable option and promotes the athlete's full rehabilitation.
authors: Clínica Cumbres, Hospital CIMA, Chihuahua, Chihuahua. zenteor@hotmail.com
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Zenteno-Chávez
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Arredondo-García
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Morales-Chaparro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D056352:Athletes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013715:Tennis / Q000293:injuries*