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Is bicep tenodesis necessary?

Bicep tenodesis isn’t needed to repair all bicep tears. Small tears can be healed with rest, icing, and physical therapy. Corticosteroid injections are also a treatment option for some patients. 
If your pain doesn’t improve with other treatments or you need to regain your bicep strength completely, then bicep tenodesis is necessary to heal your muscle and improve your symptoms. This procedure is often covered by medical insurance.

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