Did it last year - distal bicep tendon rupture (lower bicep tendon tears off the bone)- and had the surgery to correct it.
No real pain at the time. Took a bit of a fall when rappelling and my left arm got yanked by the rope.
The diagnosis can be done without any xrays/imaging.
- Basically, the bicep rolls up like a windowshade. You can't miss it - a big gap between the crook of your elbow and where the muscle starts.
- Don't wait to have it diagnosed and then re-attached if required, as the longer you are outside the 14 day window the more difficult the surgery will be.
- Not having the surgery done will result in a permanent deformity and a reduction in strength.
- Time in cast - about 8 weeks.