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Colts Safety Bob Sanders “The Hulk” is Sidelined with Elbow Injury

As if the Colts secondary has not been tormented by enough injuries this season, we recently learned that strong safety Bob Sanders (“The Hulk”) will be out with a “distal biceps tendon rupture” at the elbow which will require season-ending surgery. The surgery was performed by the renowned orthopaedist Dr. James Andrews earlier this week. The biceps muscle is an important muscle in the upper arm. The distal tendon of the biceps muscle transmits all of the forces of the muscle to the forearm at its insertion (“radial or bicipital tuberosity”), thereby contributing to an athlete’s ability to forcefully flex the elbow as well as rotate their forearm in turning the palm upward (“supination”).

The distal biceps tendon can tear, preventing the transmission of forces from the muscle to the forearm bones. While it can happen from repetitive injury in athletes, it more commonly results from a single traumatic event in which the flexed elbow is resisted or even traumatically extended as in Sander’s case. The event is usually accompanied by a “popping sensation” and sense of sharp tearing around the elbow crease.

Once a distal biceps tendon is ruptured, it unfortunately will not heal on its own. Rather, the tendon will continue to retract away from the bone and slide up the arm as the muscle contracts without resistance. Over time, the tendon will be come stiff and scarred as well. This loss of biceps muscle function results in a loss of elbow flexion and forearm rotation strength (specifically turning the palm “upward”) in the arm.

Usually the presentation of a distal biceps tendon is not subtle in the athlete. There will be the acute onset of a “tearing sensation” at the elbow, often accompanied by a “pop” when the tendon ruptures off the bone. When compared to the normal arm, the tendon can no longer be palpated at the elbow flexion crease. Frequently, there is swelling and bruising around the elbow flexion crease as well.

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About the Author

Dr. Asheesh Bedi is an Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the University of Michigan and MedSport Program. He is a team physician for the University of Michigan Athletic Department and specializes in both arthroscopic and open surgery for athletic injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee.

Dr. Bedi completed his undergraduate training at Northwestern University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School with AOA recognition, and remained in Ann Arbor to pursue residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan. After completing his training, Dr. Bedi completed a two-year fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. He has also pursued additional dedicated training with Dr. Bryan Kelly in arthroscopic hip surgery for young athletes. While in New York, he was an assistant team physician for the New Jersey Nets professional basketball and New York Mets professional baseball organizations with Dr. Riley Williams, Struan Coleman, and David Altchek. He was also an orthopaedic consultant for the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament in 2007 and 2008 with Dr. David Dines and an assistant team physician for Iona College Athletic Programs.

Does anybody know when Bob Sanders is coming back?

I am from Indianapolis and it is killing us to watch the defense struggle and alot of it has to do with the injuries on the defense. I think when we get back Bob Sanders we will be much better, even though they are already getting better. But does anyone know when Sanders will be back because the Colts not only need his great defensive skills back but also the aggressive attitude he brings to the team.

Hopefully soon because they need the help on defense.

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