Key points Test your knowledge about rupture of biceps at the elbow. Does a rupture of the biceps at the elbow need surgery? Yes With or without surgery, your elbow is slightly different. Without surgery you’ll have excellent bending and good comfort. You might have less strength turning your palm upward, but most people find that’s not a problem. No Correct. With or without surgery, your elbow is slightly different. Without surgery you’ll have excellent bending and good comfort. You might have less strength turning your palm upward, but most people find that’s not a problem. Is operative tendon repair a minor surgery with few risks? Yes Every surgery has risks. Temporary numbness at the site of surgery is common. 15 out of 100 people have a major complication like a hand that won’t open, permanent numbness, bone growth, or a tendon re-rupture. No Correct. Every surgery has risks. Temporary numbness at the site of surgery is common. 15 out of 100 people have a major complication like a hand that won’t open, permanent numbness, bone growth, or a tendon re-rupture. If I choose surgery, can I return to physical activity sooner? Yes After surgery the reattached tendon needs to be protected. There are no restrictions with nonoperative treatment. No Correct. After surgery the reattached tendon needs to be protected. There are no restrictions with nonoperative treatment. Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next
