Long head of the biceps pathology combined with rotator cuff tears.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 23209915.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1155/2012/405472 and PMC identifier 3507080.
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Abstract
The long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) is an anatomic structure commonly involved in painful shoulder conditions as a result of trauma, degeneration, or overuse. Recent studies have pointed out the close correlation between LHBT lesions and rotator cuff (RCT) tears. Clinicians need to take into account the importance of the LHBT in the presence of other shoulder pathologies. This paper provides an up-to-date overview of recent publications on anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, classification, and current treatment strategies.
Anatomy
- shoulder