PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report
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Title
PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report
Subject
Biceps tendon, Musculoskeletal injuries, Point-of-care ultrasound
Description
Background In the Emergency Department (ED), patients may present with various injuries that damage muscles,
tendons, ligaments, and bony structures. Fractures, joint dislocations, strains, and sprains are prevalent among them.
However, distal biceps tendon ruptures are uncommon.
Case Report Here, we report a case of a young man presented to the ED with a complaint of left arm pain follow-
ing a martial arts activity. The diagnosis of distal biceps tendon rupture was made using a point-of-care ultrasound
(PoCUS), and an early referral to the orthopedic service was provided.
Conclusion This case highlights the utility of point-of-care ultrasound in assessing musculoskeletal injuries in the ED.
Early incorporation of PoCUS into routine clinical practice can potentially improve the overall care of musculoskeletal
injuries.
Keywords Biceps tendon, Musculoskeletal injuries, Point-of-care ultrasound
tendons, ligaments, and bony structures. Fractures, joint dislocations, strains, and sprains are prevalent among them.
However, distal biceps tendon ruptures are uncommon.
Case Report Here, we report a case of a young man presented to the ED with a complaint of left arm pain follow-
ing a martial arts activity. The diagnosis of distal biceps tendon rupture was made using a point-of-care ultrasound
(PoCUS), and an early referral to the orthopedic service was provided.
Conclusion This case highlights the utility of point-of-care ultrasound in assessing musculoskeletal injuries in the ED.
Early incorporation of PoCUS into routine clinical practice can potentially improve the overall care of musculoskeletal
injuries.
Keywords Biceps tendon, Musculoskeletal injuries, Point-of-care ultrasound
Creator
Noman Ali1*, Alan Tan1 and Jordan Chenkin1
Source
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00598-1
Date
2024
Contributor
Peri Irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
Files
Collection
Citation
Noman Ali1*, Alan Tan1 and Jordan Chenkin1, “PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 11, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/12286.