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Tendonosis of long head of biceps 20-Apr-2012 At 8:55:31 AM tnd

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I had a lot of problems at the other end of the bicep with my distal biceps tendon - the one joining the bottom of the biceps to the forearm - several years ago. Ultrasound showed it to be frayed like an old rope at the insertion point. It responded really well to a cortisone injection (ultrasound guided).

*However*, cortisone weakens the tendon initially and I had to basically keep my hand in my pocket for a few weeks - I was told that even slamming a door vigorously could tear it. Mikl told me to drink middies instead of schooners.

After that it was as good as new.

Unfortunately my AC joint is stuffed with osteo-arthritis now from an old motorcycle racing injury and cortisone hasn't helped that. Surgery here I come.