Partial rupture of the distal biceps brachii tendon in elite waterpolo goalkeeper: a case report of conservative treatment

J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2007 Mar;47(1):79-83.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arm Injuries / diagnosis
  • Arm Injuries / therapy*
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
  • Athletic Injuries / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Muscle, Skeletal / injuries*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Rupture
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis
  • Tendon Injuries / therapy*