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didn't get the surgery and took a little bit or time but not had any real issues and stronger now than I was back then. Lots of impressive bruising to look forward to.Detached my bicep begining of December and had surgery around 2 weeks ago.
For the surgery I had a nerve block and general, arm was tender after but went back to work the following day and just did office based tasks. I was told no driving for up to 4 weeks but felt more than fine to drive after about a week.
Just had follow up appointment today to remove dressings, I would post a picture but i'm a bit clueless on how to do that.
Only issues now (2 weeks post op) is some numbness in my forearm, general flexibility and no heavy lifting for around 3 months.
My take from the injury is if you have a maual job or want to keep the strength in rotating your lower arm then have the surgery, it's not that bad. I dislocated my knee 2 years ago and had to have my ACL reconstructed, the bicep was a walk in the park compared to that one.
Best of luck
For the surgery I had a nerve block and general, arm was tender after but went back to work the following day and just did office based tasks. I was told no driving for up to 4 weeks but felt more than fine to drive after about a week.
Just had follow up appointment today to remove dressings, I would post a picture but i'm a bit clueless on how to do that.
Only issues now (2 weeks post op) is some numbness in my forearm, general flexibility and no heavy lifting for around 3 months.
My take from the injury is if you have a maual job or want to keep the strength in rotating your lower arm then have the surgery, it's not that bad. I dislocated my knee 2 years ago and had to have my ACL reconstructed, the bicep was a walk in the park compared to that one.
Best of luck
Thanks, much appreciated for the replies.
From assessment yesterday, that's essentially what the consultant said. Up-down movement should return via compensation of the other tendon, but have lost ability to rotate wrist. I'm mid 40s and would suffer at work if i didn't try the fix. Waiting on am appointment.
Arm is many colours right now, and quite sore. Sling is a PITA.
From assessment yesterday, that's essentially what the consultant said. Up-down movement should return via compensation of the other tendon, but have lost ability to rotate wrist. I'm mid 40s and would suffer at work if i didn't try the fix. Waiting on am appointment.
Arm is many colours right now, and quite sore. Sling is a PITA.
To follow up, the ultrasound confirmed a complete severed tendon. I had the op yesterday. From looking at the initial bruising I think I actually did a much reduced version of this last year. Consultant thought possible after further examination before the op, as some of my symptoms were unusual. Mentioned increased risk of not 100% recovery.
Post op they gave an external frame to fully restrict arm movement. Very conservative recovery time.
Have to sleep in the frame, so last night was rubbish. Took it off this morning and readjusted it all, seems more comfy now.
Post op they gave an external frame to fully restrict arm movement. Very conservative recovery time.
Have to sleep in the frame, so last night was rubbish. Took it off this morning and readjusted it all, seems more comfy now.
tore bicep tendon off and others tendons in shoulder (names I forget) crashing an Enduro bike on a Rallye in Greece
Weirdly didn't hurt (ache, not pain) , had the most amazing surgeon (couldn't wait for NHS so went private)
The surgeon was a biker, so understood me wanting it to be perfect as possible so I could ride again properly. (not his first priority, but was mine)
Ended up having the shoulder bone 'shaved' to make it flat(er) - then essentially a donor (thank you whomever that was) tendons (DNA removed to make it non rejectable and like a piece of leather). Then it was essentially all joined up like a bit of gaffa tape and robot put me back together. (obviously this is how it was explained to me, I'm sure it was much more complex than that!)
The only defect I'd say is the bicep is off-centre cosmetically (I'm guessing due to where it was re-attached due to the damage) but it's marginal, and functions properly.
The pain after the anesthetic wore off was truly , well painful. Worst I have ever experienced , and I've done various level of damage over the years.
Surgical team gave me the best drugs ever - but with a strict user guide on how not to get addicted. I pushed their boundaries and genuinely now understand how people do get addicted to such things. I'm not a recreational drug taker (never have been) and generally prefer not to even take paracetamol etc. These things were the b
ks - and had me floating. I would look forward to taking them, and save them until about 8pm so I could float watching the TV. They gave me enough for 14 days - day 5 I flushed what was left down the toilet for self preservation reasons. Still had cravings 3 weeks later.
Arm now fully functional (took, 3 months for movement) - then 6 months of yoga and it's as good as new, but probably at 60% strength. (over a year go)
Good luck with your surgery - you'll be fine, be careful with the pain meds!
Weirdly didn't hurt (ache, not pain) , had the most amazing surgeon (couldn't wait for NHS so went private)
The surgeon was a biker, so understood me wanting it to be perfect as possible so I could ride again properly. (not his first priority, but was mine)
Ended up having the shoulder bone 'shaved' to make it flat(er) - then essentially a donor (thank you whomever that was) tendons (DNA removed to make it non rejectable and like a piece of leather). Then it was essentially all joined up like a bit of gaffa tape and robot put me back together. (obviously this is how it was explained to me, I'm sure it was much more complex than that!)
The only defect I'd say is the bicep is off-centre cosmetically (I'm guessing due to where it was re-attached due to the damage) but it's marginal, and functions properly.
The pain after the anesthetic wore off was truly , well painful. Worst I have ever experienced , and I've done various level of damage over the years.
Surgical team gave me the best drugs ever - but with a strict user guide on how not to get addicted. I pushed their boundaries and genuinely now understand how people do get addicted to such things. I'm not a recreational drug taker (never have been) and generally prefer not to even take paracetamol etc. These things were the b
ks - and had me floating. I would look forward to taking them, and save them until about 8pm so I could float watching the TV. They gave me enough for 14 days - day 5 I flushed what was left down the toilet for self preservation reasons. Still had cravings 3 weeks later.Arm now fully functional (took, 3 months for movement) - then 6 months of yoga and it's as good as new, but probably at 60% strength. (over a year go)
Good luck with your surgery - you'll be fine, be careful with the pain meds!
Edited by The Selfish Gene on Wednesday 3rd January 14:36
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