PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report
Abstract 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 Repor...
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| description | Abstract 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 following 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-029070e4f0c54bc78c90ec13bef369312024-03-17T12:13:30ZengBMCInternational Journal of Emergency Medicine1865-13802024-03-011711410.1186/s12245-024-00598-1PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case reportNoman Ali0Alan Tan1Jordan Chenkin2Department of Emergency Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreAbstract 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 following 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.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00598-1Biceps tendonMusculoskeletal injuriesPoint-of-care ultrasound |
| spellingShingle | Noman Ali Alan Tan Jordan Chenkin PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report International Journal of Emergency Medicine Biceps tendon Musculoskeletal injuries Point-of-care ultrasound |
| title | PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report |
| title_full | PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report |
| title_fullStr | PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report |
| title_short | PoCUS identification of distal biceps tendon rupture: a case report |
| title_sort | pocus identification of distal biceps tendon rupture a case report |
| topic | Biceps tendon Musculoskeletal injuries Point-of-care ultrasound |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00598-1 |
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