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. Stop the decision aid Stop the decision aid You have not yet completed the decision aid. Do you really want to leave the decision aid? No Yes, I already found the information I needed Yes, the information is not relevant to me Yes, otherwise... What do you think of the decision aid? Notes × Notes Previous Next × Register U kunt de volgende keer inloggen op www.decisionaid.info/login with this digit code and the password that you created. PIN (Patient Identification Number) Password Re-enter password × Log-in PIN (Patient Identification Number) Password
