Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture / Popeye Deformity - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim

Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video describes the condtion of PROXIMAL biceps tendon rupture.
Educational video describing a case example of bilateral proximal biceps tendon rupture.
This is a patient example of bilateral proximal biceps tendon rupture. This condition is rare. The majority of biceps tendon ruptures involve the long head of the biceps and occurs proximally.
When the biceps tendon ruptures, the biceps muscle bunches up in the distal portion of the arm. Rupture causes a “popeye muscle” appearance.
Both proximal heads of the biceps muscle arise from the scapula. The short head of the biceps originates from the coracoid process. The long head of the biceps originates from the supraglenoid tubercle just above the shoulder joint.
Rupture of the long head of the biceps tendon occurs at the bicipital groove and the muscle then moves towards the elbow (popeye). The short head of the biceps remains attached to the coracoid.
Usually there is less disability with proximal biceps tendon rupture than distal biceps tendon rupture.
The patient may experience cramping, pain and cosmetic problems with proximal biceps tendon rupture. The physician may need to perform a surgical procedure called tenodesis of the biceps tendon especially if there is an associated rotator cuff pathology.

[@carlolestani9810]

Once I had an aged patient like this. When I explained to his wife what Popeye deformity is, she replied “If my husband is like Popeye, am I Olive?”.

[@ddll88]

Thank you for the education. It is very clear and helpful.

[@Shesty23]

Very detailed Explanation. Very helpful. 😊 Thank you

[@martinmorales4645]

With suffering a recent rupture of the bicep tendon this was very educational and helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@khkhkeKOA]

Hello, how is your bicep doing/looking now? How much strength do you think you got back? I tore mines today 😞

[@MarcusAuyrelius]

I tore mine on the left side last monday. How is it going for you all and has it been repaired?

[@choibyeongwoog988]

Thank you so much.

[@Red_Dead_Dad]

i had 2 prior labrum repairs. An anchor came out from the 1st one and an anchor was inserted too aggressivelly on the second. I somehow moved it deeper through some motion/action. I found a surgeon that specializes in shoulder reserfacing. He identified severe glenohumeral artheritis and we decided to go foward with the TSR. I've had bicep pain since surgery #1 but was told the bicep tendon was just strained from the labrum. My new doctor identified a bicep tendon tear "at the groove". That led me here. i diddn't know what the groove was. there was a list of problems noted during the surgery. anyway, your video is extemely well done

[@leanderscott527]

Thanks for the informative.. great video

[@joinermyia1]

I bust out laughing when he said it’s not from eating too much spinach, it’s a a biceps tear 😅😅😅

[@rdl99]

Very, very helpful

[@joseynoyb9467]

Very helpful thank you

[@SenthilKumar-rn8te]

U r the one and only great knowledgeable
Doctor in the world 🌎

[@winston9505]

Thank you!

[@budlawrence4847]

I love his videos

[@allanjoseph7535]

Yes thank you

[@cenadatdeltasolutionstnnet2348]

Thank's for this helpufully Science

[@martinking4842]

Where does the proximal part of the bicep tendon heal too? If left alone?

[@penguin12902]

I have a partial proximal tear of the long head. Will the pain ever go away? Its been 5 months. I do PT to try to strengthen the other shoulder muscles. I want to be able to throw a ball or a Frisbee again without pain. I am 42.

[@elimason5603]

Is this stuff permanent? Is my biceps going to look bulging my whole life?

[@mssavedin92]

this happened to my husband an hour ago.I feel so bad for him..now, what to do? Dr., indeed. :(

[@sharonboehm5296]

Thanks Dr Nabil. I learn alot from tour videos. Is it possible that you could do a tutorial on the bicep tendon in its groove post tenotomy. My orthopedic surgeon cut my bicep tendon in my arthroscopic acromioplasty and bursectomy surgery. I still dont get it as all my imaging reports said my bicep tendon was unremarkable. Does the long head bicep tendon stay in its groove without problems.
I would appreciate your knowledge and expertise.

[@gunzborgia1403]

Mine ruptured in April, 2 months after rotator cuff surgery on the same arm. When I attempt to workout, it cramps and hurts. How long am I supposed to wait for it to heal before I can lift again?

[@user-xj9du3kx7u]

Mine was on 20 February. It's July and I can almost lift the arm almost as far as the other. It hurts but the pain isn't as debilitating.

[@mopacmel]

I had rotator cuff and bicep tenodesis 11 months ago and i still have frequent cramps/spasms when right arm lifting under tension such as bicep curls.

[@stuartbrown2111]

Does popeye bicep repair itself ?

[@jenniferemmert4163]

How can this heal on its own?

[@helenjohnson7583]

Perhaps a compression sleeve along with resting the arm? Seems it would be an unpleasant experience.

[@CEEFITNESS]

it can't

[@jstarkillah6502]

@@CEEFITNESS why not

[@thor1511]

@@jstarkillah6502 tendons don't repair, when there is a full rupture, and you should check up with a doctor as soon as possible, the longer you wait the shorter the tendon gets and more scar tissue forms

[@jstarkillah6502]

@@thor1511 thank you I’m going to therapy tomar

[@nancye7520]

Thank you!