I've had 3 friends with torn biceps tendon: 2 at elbow, one at shoulder.

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One is still in recovery (elbow), other two are nearly 100%. What they were told is that the tear at the shoulder is a harder surgery (hard to navigate the shoulder capsule to reattach the tendon), but easier recovery. Elbow tear is easier surgery, but harder recovery. The two that are nearly 100% are very active and were very diligent with their post-surgery treatment.

Posted: 04/28/2022 at 12:54 PM ET

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Geez if it ain't one thing it's another... -- Major Kong Apr 28, 2022 at 11:37 AM ET

Major Kong • 04/28/22 11:37 AM ET

Tell 'em to give you the Adibi procedure with the dissolvable screw -- The Gobbler Apr 28, 2022 at 12:57 PM ET

The Gobbler • 04/28/22 12:57 PM ET

I've had 3 friends with torn biceps tendon: 2 at elbow, one at shoulder. ◄ -- J-Dub Apr 28, 2022 at 12:54 PM ET

J-Dub • 04/28/22 12:54 PM ET

Sounds painful. Hoping you have a speedy recovery!** -- scoop76cs Apr 28, 2022 at 05:55 PM ET

scoop76cs • 04/28/22 05:55 PM ET

I've had my left rotator cuff repaired in '15. After nearly 7 years it's... -- Major Kong Apr 28, 2022 at 01:55 PM ET

Major Kong • 04/28/22 01:55 PM ET

Good luck with that Kong. Wishing you a fast recovery.** -- AZHokie59 Apr 28, 2022 at 11:54 AM ET

AZHokie59 • 04/28/22 11:54 AM ET

Ouch! Hopefully you'll be back to 100% quickly!** -- EDGEMAN Apr 28, 2022 at 11:43 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 04/28/22 11:43 AM ET

"-the biceps tendon at the elbow will not grow back to the bone and heal." -- great2bahokie Apr 28, 2022 at 11:42 AM ET

great2bahokie • 04/28/22 11:42 AM ET

I know right.** -- Major Kong Apr 28, 2022 at 11:43 AM ET

Major Kong • 04/28/22 11:43 AM ET