Tears of the biceps tendon at the elbow are uncommon. They are most often caused by a sudden injury and tend to result in significant arm weakness. To return arm strength to near normal levels, surgery to repair the torn tendon is usually recommended.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
This article is one in a series of patient safety topics that provide simple, easy-to-follow checklists for patients to follow as they prepare for orthopaedic surgery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Small tears of the tendon can make it difficult to walk and participate in other daily activities. A large tear of the patellar tendon is a disabling injury. It usually requires surgery and physical therapy to regain full knee function.| orthoinfo.aaos.org