Because some Achilles tendon ruptures are missed on the initial ... disorganized scar tissue fills the gap between the retracted proximal stump and the distal stump. This nonlongitudinally ...

Introduction Three percent of all biceps tendon ruptures occur at the distal aspect, the rupture typically occuring in middle aged males after an eccentric extension load is applied to the elbow.

The proximal region of the biceps femoris (BF) seems to be the most common site of injury. Elongation of the fascicles in eccentric contractions is higher in the proximal region compared to the distal ...