Physician here (not a surgeon): If you were my patient, I'd consider you an orthopedic surgical patient until an orthopedist says otherwise, and I'd order an MRI of the injured area and make the referral.
It doesn't take much for a partial tear to become a complete tear, resulting in avulsion of the biceps, which will retract like a window-blind. And as often as not, an orthopedist WON'T (!!!) re-attach it. It won't re-attach itself either.
I get that you don't like doctors, but note that orthopedic surgery is usually curative. If I may, I recommend giving some thought to prioritizing your dislikes before the issue becomes moot.
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Re: Tendon Healing
Date: 2023-08-15 08:12 pm (UTC)It doesn't take much for a partial tear to become a complete tear, resulting in avulsion of the biceps, which will retract like a window-blind. And as often as not, an orthopedist WON'T (!!!) re-attach it. It won't re-attach itself either.
I get that you don't like doctors, but note that orthopedic surgery is usually curative. If I may, I recommend giving some thought to prioritizing your dislikes before the issue becomes moot.
--Lunar Apprentice