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Torn bicep?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:23 pm
by Kunji
Hey gents,

I think i have torn my left bicep. I remember tweaking it doing weighted pull ups. But just got out of the surf and i felt it ping hard coming off during the session.

Its a dull ache but not overly painful. The area where the top of the bicep joins the shoulder muscles does look different, almost like a bit is missing.

What do i do? How long am i out?

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:30 pm
by buddy
Does the tendon pop out of the groove?

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:32 pm
by Kunji
Not as yet. I can do reps of pushups with little discomfort. It does definitely look different though.

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:48 pm
by foamy
Does the bicep seem a bit bunched and closer to the elbow?

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:52 pm
by marauding mullet
Go to a doctor Kunji.
A mate has lost the function of both his biceps, they have detached from the upper end which incidentally is way overon the shoulder blades or somewhere there. His biceps now look like Popeye arms, short and wierd looking, as foamy mentioned. Can’t be repaired in his case

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:03 pm
by buddy
Yeh, definitely go see someone. The damage might not be that bad but could also have other issues effecting the mechanics which is causing it to ping.

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:13 pm
by Kunji
foamy wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:48 pm
Does the bicep seem a bit bunched and closer to the elbow?
Not really. Just a bit of a hole.

Ill definitely go to the docs.

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:28 pm
by alakaboo
Go soon.
You don't have long before it can't be reattached, if that's what you need.

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:02 pm
by Beerfan
Hope it's not too bad mate.

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:15 pm
by Kunji
Beerfan wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:02 pm
Hope it's not too bad mate.
The scans confirmed a tear of the bicep. He suggested that i get surgery asap. Thing is i have my wedding in 2 weeks. Couldnt come at a worse time. Booking in to see a shoulder specialist and see what my options are.

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:19 pm
by swvic
Fcuk! All the best, Sea Squirt

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:20 pm
by Beerfan
Kunji wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:15 pm
Beerfan wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:02 pm
Hope it's not too bad mate.
The scans confirmed a tear of the bicep. He suggested that i get surgery asap. Thing is i have my wedding in 2 weeks. Couldnt come at a worse time. Booking in to see a shoulder specialist and see what my options are.
As boo said, you've got limited time. Guy at work did it last year and had surgery within a week for that reason. After a certain amount of time it won't grow back onto where it's torn I believe. Wedding in a sling or never getting back full use of the arm ?

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:32 pm
by Kunji
Beerfan wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:20 pm
Kunji wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:15 pm
Beerfan wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:02 pm
Hope it's not too bad mate.
The scans confirmed a tear of the bicep. He suggested that i get surgery asap. Thing is i have my wedding in 2 weeks. Couldnt come at a worse time. Booking in to see a shoulder specialist and see what my options are.
As boo said, you've got limited time. Guy at work did it last year and had surgery within a week for that reason. After a certain amount of time it won't grow back onto where it's torn I believe. Wedding in a sling or never getting back full use of the arm ?
Maybe ill just take it off for the day. We'll see what the specialist says tomorrow

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:33 pm
by BA
Holy shit. Hope it all works out The Kunji.

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:44 pm
by Kunji
Thanks man. The thing is its not really even sore. I guess ill have to cancel my bucks this weekend

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:51 pm
by Beerfan
Kunji wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:44 pm
Thanks man. The thing is its not really even sore. I guess ill have to cancel my bucks this weekend
Dude at work wasn't that sore either, could still use it but wasn't quite right.

Still have the bucks but get the dr to over prescribe endone and oxy lol

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:05 pm
by Kunji
Beerfan wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:51 pm
Kunji wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:44 pm
Thanks man. The thing is its not really even sore. I guess ill have to cancel my bucks this weekend
Dude at work wasn't that sore either, could still use it but wasn't quite right.

Still have the bucks but get the dr to over prescribe endone and oxy lol
You reckon i can get in for surgery this week?

Re: Torn bicep?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:26 pm
by alakaboo
If you don't, there isn't much point in having the operation.
You need to see a surgeon tomorrow, Coops.

Is it a full tear?
You've got about 5 days to get it repaired if you want full strength back.
Kunji wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:44 pm
Thanks man. The thing is its not really even sore. I guess ill have to cancel my bucks this weekend
Surely you won't be wanking yourself on your bucks?