Shoulder Pathology
A 55-year-old man presents with anterior shoulder pain worse with overhead activities. He has tenderness in the bicipital groove and positive Speed's and Yergason's tests. MRI shows tendinopathy of the long head of biceps (LHB) with partial tearing and associated subscapularis tear. He has failed 3 months of conservative management. Regarding biceps tendon pathology:
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The long head of biceps (LHB) originates from the supraglenoid tubercle and superior labrum; it pass...
Clinical examination includes Speed's test (resisted forward flexion with supinated forearm - pain i...
The LHB originates from the coracoid process; it passes posterior to the rotator cuff; the transvers...
Biceps tenotomy involves simple release of the LHB at its origin; it relieves pain effectively but m...
Tenodesis techniques include suprapectoral (above pectoralis major, arthroscopic or open) and subpec...
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