Partial rupture of the distal biceps brachii tendon in elite waterpolo goalkeeper: a case report of conservative treatment
The aim of this study was to describe a case of a 27-year-old male elite waterpolo goalkeeper, who had a partial rupture of the distal biceps tendon of his dominant arm while he was trying to save a strong outside shot. Pain on the antecubital fossa was the chief complaint. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging completed the instrumental set-up. This case had the resolution of the pain and impairment after 3 months of conservative treatment. At 1-year follow-up, the athlete is asymptomatic and the isokinetic test provided almost complete recovery of the strength for elbow flexors and supinators muscles.
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| Notations: | biological and medical sciences sport games |
| Published in: | The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness |
| Language: | English |
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2007
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| Online Access: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17369802/ |
| Volume: | 47 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pages: | 79-83 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | advanced |