OK So about 2 to 3 years ago, i was training for cross fit games, i guess i wasn't properly warmed up at the time, and i needed to do muscle ups, a pull up into a dip on a pull up bar, and first rep in i struggled due to tight shoulders and one shoulder rotated over the bar and the other one didn't, my weight pushed me down, and i believe i tore my bicep and pectoral. i was 230lbs 6'2. After the bruising went away, i have a string like cord under my arm and but no pain, just tight. what is this?
Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty arm lift expert brachioplasty expert arm lipo skinny arm Thank you for the question regarding what this cord is, like the tendon/muscle under my arm, and what you should do. Thank you for your pictures and thank you for your history. It appears that this is a cord-like scar from a ruptured bicep. It appears that this is excessive scar tissue. I would treat this like an axillary burn contracture. Burn contractures are band-like adhesions across the armpit like you have. The treatment would include direct excision of the scar. It could be as simple as cutting one end of the scar, and the scar band may retract. You may also need an incision at the other end of the scar to completely retract the band. Another choice would be to remove the band altogether. If this did not resolve the operating room table issues, an alternative could be a Z plasty, where an incision is made over the scar, and tissue is brought in to relieve the band-like cord. This is not an uncommon problem; please seek a board-certified plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty arm lift expert brachioplasty expert arm lipo skinny arm Thank you for the question regarding what this cord is, like the tendon/muscle under my arm, and what you should do. Thank you for your pictures and thank you for your history. It appears that this is a cord-like scar from a ruptured bicep. It appears that this is excessive scar tissue. I would treat this like an axillary burn contracture. Burn contractures are band-like adhesions across the armpit like you have. The treatment would include direct excision of the scar. It could be as simple as cutting one end of the scar, and the scar band may retract. You may also need an incision at the other end of the scar to completely retract the band. Another choice would be to remove the band altogether. If this did not resolve the operating room table issues, an alternative could be a Z plasty, where an incision is made over the scar, and tissue is brought in to relieve the band-like cord. This is not an uncommon problem; please seek a board-certified plastic surgeon.
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November 14, 2016
Answer: Post-Traumatic Axillary Deformity Your pictures and history suggests a musculotendinous injury following exercise. This has resulted a noticeable deformity of your axilla. Under these circumstances, it's appropriate to consult an orthopedic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to perform an examination and identify your specific injury. Based on these findings, a treatment plan can be developed to address your deformity.
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November 14, 2016
Answer: Post-Traumatic Axillary Deformity Your pictures and history suggests a musculotendinous injury following exercise. This has resulted a noticeable deformity of your axilla. Under these circumstances, it's appropriate to consult an orthopedic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to perform an examination and identify your specific injury. Based on these findings, a treatment plan can be developed to address your deformity.
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August 14, 2012
Answer: What is This Cord Like Tendon/muscle Under my Arm?
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August 14, 2012
Answer: What is This Cord Like Tendon/muscle Under my Arm?
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