Hidden sports injuries are often overlooked.

Bệnh nhân bị đứt gân con chuột ở cánh tay - Ảnh: BS NGUYỄN TIẾN LỘC — Patient with torn tendon in arm - Photo: Doctor Nguyen Tien Loc

There have been many cases of patients being hospitalized for ruptured biceps tendons - the "mouse tendon" in the arm. There were cases where the condition was discovered a year later during a health check-up, but the pain was not treated because it was thought to be a muscle ache.

How to detect biceps tendon rupture?

The biceps tendon is located in the anterior arm region and mainly functions to flex the elbow.

Rupture of the biceps tendon will often cause severe pain in the arm, making the person unable to move or do daily activities for a certain period of time. However, because this tendon has two ends, it is called the biceps tendon. When one end is torn, the patient can still continue to move after a period of time thanks to the remaining end.

Although biceps tendon rupture can occur at any age, many studies show that young people who participate in sports are at higher risk. In addition, besides sports, people with a passive lifestyle and little physical activity are also at risk of tendon rupture if they encounter a sudden strong impact.

How important is early detection of biceps tendon rupture?

A newly torn biceps tendon has a much better chance of recovery if treated properly. In some cases, depending on the location and type of injury, non-surgical treatment may be possible. However, if left undetected, the patient may continue to live without paying attention to the condition of the tendon, hindering the healing process.

In cases where the ruptured tendon has formed scar tissue, doctors may have to cut off a section of the tendon or move the tendon attachment to a new location to restore the shape and function of the tendon. This factor can reduce the effectiveness of treatment and even if the patient recovers, the tendon's strength will be reduced.

The biceps tendon has a structure similar to a rope, when the tendon ruptures it is like a rope being stretched suddenly. At the time of rupture, the patient will feel a sudden sharp pain in the front of the arm, unable to move the elbow or shoulder. A few days later, there will be swelling and redness, and more pain when trying to move the arm.

In some rare cases, the patient has tendonitis but does not treat it, the persistent inflammation causes the tendon to be damaged, ruptured silently even though there is no clear mechanism of force. This is also the case where the patient is most likely to ignore the injury.

Encourage regular health check-ups

A biceps tendon rupture is just one of many sports injuries. Doctors encourage people to get regular checkups.

During your regular health check-up, you should tell your doctor about any "uncomfortable" issues you have. Especially any pain or discomfort after heavy exercise or impact.

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Walking for exercise can also cause injury.

Walking is currently one of the most popular forms of exercise because it is gentle, easy to apply, and suitable for all ages. People not only participate in walking every day but also elevate walking to a form of health training and entertainment.

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