@tommyjoe27 Ouch! I'm sure that is really painful. And every time something like this happens as we age it feels like we lose a little bit or our "old self" doesn't it?

Welcome to Mayo Connect, a community of patients and caregivers living with life's challenges and trying to help one another along the way.

I have had torn tendons, but not in the biceps. They were surgically repaired and over time are "as good as new" - even returned to cross-country and downhill skiing and running...but I was in my 40's when the ortho did the repair. As for the biceps tendon, that happened to my Mom at least 50 years ago, and she had it repaired surgically - she too was in her 40's at the time, volleyball was her sport, and she was no longer able to play, though she did return to her full work and leisure schedule otherwise.

Have you consulted an orthopedic surgeon about your situation? When I have needed both tendon and joint surgeries, I have deliberately chosen surgeons whose specialty was athletic medicine, since they, and their patients, expect more of recovery than just getting by. They seem to encourage more robust PT, and to be more honest about your future prospects in my experience.

How to find one? Look to see whose name is associated with your local college or pro sports teams. Maybe a return to pickleball could be in your future!
Sue