Re: torn or separated bicep or tricep

In January, fell on tile floor hitting directly on my (R) elbow. Had usual, swelling, black & blue whole arm and pain. Now, most of elbow swelling and pain subsided. Unfortunately, still have swelling above elbow and not able to straighten arm. Maybe a loss of 10 degrees of extension. Went to see orthopedic surgeon and was diagnosed with torn tricep muscle. Scheduled for MRI. Two options: surgery to reattach one of heads ( most of pain near elbow occurs on interior side closest to body) or rest/recuperation. What would your opinion be?

Posted By george kimball on March 19, 2005 at 08:24:05:

In Reply to: Re: torn or separated bicep or tricep posted by L Cordle on January 26, 2005 at 11:59:38:

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