I have torn my bicep lifting a beer barrel at work a couple of weeks ago today. I have managed to continue working throughout the period at the time. I was given a sling when I initially had it looked at at A & E which I didn't wear. I have mentioned the injury in another thread but on Friday I had an ultra sound scan so I thought I'd Mention it here to see if anyone had a similar injury and could advise or discuss anything in regard to recovery.
I had the ultra sound scan on Friday and it confirmed the tendon has completely detached from the elbow. I am waiting to see the specialist on Wednesday morning but I think they will suggest I have an operation to attach the tendon back onto the bone. I've read online and others have mentioned at the hospital that the operation needs to happen as quickly as possible for the best chance to be a complete success. Leaving it for any length of time the muscle fibres can shorten (I think) making it harder to reattach the tendon. I had spoken to the one of the doctors after my first visit and X-ray as I'm due to go on a family holiday on the 7Th June? I was concerned I needed to have the op and he said he has completed operations up to 4 months after an injury that had been a success.
After my scan the lady at the hospital had said not to eat next Wednesday morning in case they decide to proceed with the op that day. Of course this isn't ideal due the holiday timing and I'll discuss this with them on the day. I did call the specialist on Friday but he is on leave currently and I believe he carry's out or approves all the procedures at my nearest hospital. I have been worried about the injury As I have lost a great deal of strength in my arm. I only get severe pain if I lift something or move my arm at an awkward angle. Up to now I have managed without pain killers.
As with any operation procedure there are risks involved which I'm sure will be discussed. I'm also concerned about having the op before my holiday as I think my arm would be in a sling. They also cut open the arm so if there were any issues after I'd be away and needing medical assistance abroad. I've obviously been looking forward to the holiday having fun with my wife little boy. Saying that the dilemma is I'm sure waiting another 10 days from the 7Th June would lower the chances of the operation been a complete success.
If anyone has had a similar injury or had this operation i wonder if you have any advice for me. It's been a difficult time for me as I'm fairly active and it's quite a long recovery period after the op.
I had the ultra sound scan on Friday and it confirmed the tendon has completely detached from the elbow. I am waiting to see the specialist on Wednesday morning but I think they will suggest I have an operation to attach the tendon back onto the bone. I've read online and others have mentioned at the hospital that the operation needs to happen as quickly as possible for the best chance to be a complete success. Leaving it for any length of time the muscle fibres can shorten (I think) making it harder to reattach the tendon. I had spoken to the one of the doctors after my first visit and X-ray as I'm due to go on a family holiday on the 7Th June? I was concerned I needed to have the op and he said he has completed operations up to 4 months after an injury that had been a success.
After my scan the lady at the hospital had said not to eat next Wednesday morning in case they decide to proceed with the op that day. Of course this isn't ideal due the holiday timing and I'll discuss this with them on the day. I did call the specialist on Friday but he is on leave currently and I believe he carry's out or approves all the procedures at my nearest hospital. I have been worried about the injury As I have lost a great deal of strength in my arm. I only get severe pain if I lift something or move my arm at an awkward angle. Up to now I have managed without pain killers.
As with any operation procedure there are risks involved which I'm sure will be discussed. I'm also concerned about having the op before my holiday as I think my arm would be in a sling. They also cut open the arm so if there were any issues after I'd be away and needing medical assistance abroad. I've obviously been looking forward to the holiday having fun with my wife little boy. Saying that the dilemma is I'm sure waiting another 10 days from the 7Th June would lower the chances of the operation been a complete success.
If anyone has had a similar injury or had this operation i wonder if you have any advice for me. It's been a difficult time for me as I'm fairly active and it's quite a long recovery period after the op.