What Causes A Lump In The Upper Biceps Muscle After Injury?

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: Hello I am 59 years old 6' 190 lbs and in very good shape , ran a half marathon last week . I have injured my bicep muscle four months ago and do not know how. The muscle is dis formed , looks more like egg shaped when I flex. The muscle also hurts when used some times. Thanks XXXX

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hi. You've torn one of the biceps tendon

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX You've torn one of the tendons of the head of the biceps and the lump is from the muscle contracting without an attachment to the humerus. You need to see a doctor and get an MRI scan to check this out and it will need to be surgically repaired

Please let me know if you need any more information.

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