title: When is a conservative approach best for proximal biceps tendon rupture?
abstract: This case demonstrates that when a patient's occupation and lifestyle do not require a high degree of supination and upper arm strength, conservative treatment may be the way to go.
authors.affiliation: Complete Med Care, Dallas, TX 75243, USA. Drpugach@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Sofya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pugach
authors.forename: Isaac Z
authors.initials: IZ
authors.lastname: Pugach
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D059352:Musculoskeletal Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D018579:Patient Selection; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D053656:Tenodesis / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome