Proximal biceps tendon: injuries and management

Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2008 Sep;16(3):162-9. doi: 10.1097/JSA.0b013e318184f549.

Abstract

The long head of the biceps tendon is a known pain generator of the shoulder. There are numerous pathologic entities that may affect this tendon, including tendonitis, partial tearing, and subluxation. These conditions are often associated with rotator cuff tears, especially those involving the subscapularis. Operative interventions include tenotomy and tenodesis. Tenodesis can be preformed in a proximal or distal location. Subpectoral tenodesis may have a lower recurrence rate than proximal-based techniques.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Joint Capsule / surgery
  • Joint Instability / prevention & control
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology
  • Muscle, Skeletal / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology*
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Assessment
  • Shoulder / surgery*
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Suture Techniques
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*
  • Tenodesis / methods*