Shoulder · Greenwood Village, CO
Biceps Tendon Injuries Treatment
Pain at the front of the shoulder from an inflamed or degenerated biceps tendon.
Overview
What Biceps Tendon Injuries Actually Is
The long head of the biceps runs through a groove at the front of the shoulder and is a frequent, frequently missed source of anterior shoulder pain. It commonly travels with rotator cuff and labral problems, which is why treating it in isolation without a full assessment often disappoints.
Symptoms patients describe
- Pain at the front of the shoulder
- Discomfort with curls, pulling, or lifting palm-up
- Tenderness in the groove at the front of the joint
- Occasional snapping sensation with rotation
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Biceps Tendon Injuries
PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more →Service Areas
Biceps Tendon Injuries Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Biceps Tendon Injuries — Questions Patients Ask
Is a Popeye deformity an emergency?
No. A ruptured long head of the biceps changes the contour of the arm but usually leaves strength largely intact. It still deserves an assessment of what else is injured.
Request a Consultation for Biceps Tendon Injuries
Tell us what's going on and our team will get right back to you. For anything urgent, call us directly.
1-983-210-8167