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Proximal Biceps in Overhead Athletes.

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Overhead athletes with proximal biceps disorders experience shoulder pain. Nonoperative treatments like physical therapy are common, while surgery offers pain relief but an unpredictable return to play.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Shoulder Surgery

Background:

  • Proximal long head of the biceps tendon disorders affect overhead athletes.
  • These conditions often cause activity-exacerbated anterior or deep shoulder pain.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, with physical exams and MRI having limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the spectrum of proximal biceps disorders in overhead athletes.
  • To discuss diagnostic challenges and treatment options.
  • To evaluate the outcomes of nonoperative and operative management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on proximal biceps tendon disorders.
  • Analysis of diagnostic modalities including physical examination and MRI.
  • Evaluation of nonoperative treatments (medications, injections, physical therapy).
  • Assessment of operative treatment outcomes and return to play.

Main Results:

  • Nonoperative treatments include NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections, and physical therapy.
  • Surgical intervention can provide reliable pain relief and functional restoration.
  • Return to play after surgery is often unpredictable.

Conclusions:

  • Proximal biceps disorders are common in overhead athletes, presenting with shoulder pain.
  • A combination of diagnostic tools is often necessary for accurate diagnosis.
  • While nonoperative management is the mainstay, surgery offers a reliable option for pain relief, though return to sport timelines vary.