Intra-articular variations of the long head of the biceps tendon

Kanatlı, Ulunay; Öztürk, Burak; Esen, Erdinç; Bölükbaşı, Selçuk

doi:10.1007/s00167-010-1384-x

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“…Several anatomic variations of the intra-articular part of the LHBT exist, and some types seem to be associated to labral pathologies [10, 11]. Anatomic variations have been described concerning the origin of the tendon with more than 50% being from the posterior labrum but with unknown clinical relevance [12].…”

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Long Head of the Biceps Pathology Combined with Rotator Cuff Tears

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Agathangelidis

Boutsiadis

et al. 2012

Advances in Orthopedics

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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.

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Section: Anatomymentioning

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Long Head of the Biceps Pathology Combined with Rotator Cuff Tears

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Agathangelidis

Boutsiadis

et al. 2012

Advances in Orthopedics

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“…In one study variant intra-articular LHBT anatomy was present in 1.91 % of a retrospective review of 2,976 shoulder arthroscopies [1]. A separate review of 671 shoulder arthroscopies showed a higher prevalence of intra-articular LHBT variant anatomy of 7.4 % [2]. Classification systems for variant intra-articular LHBT anatomy have been proposed [1].…”

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“…The LHBT may also originate from the rotator cuff, have an extra-articular origin, or be congenitally absent [4][5][6]. Clinically, there is an association between variant intraarticular LHBT anatomy and other shoulder pathologies, especially labral tears [1,2]. US has been shown to be both sensitive and specific in the detection of LHBT full thickness tears and subluxation and dislocation [7].…”

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Ultrasound appearance and dynamic evaluation of variant long head of the biceps tendon anatomy with MRI correlation

2014

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Many variants of the long head of the biceps tendon exist but their appearance has not been documented with ultrasonography (US). We describe a case of variant LHB anatomy that was visualized by magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed with US. Additionally, US was useful to exclude instability of the LHBT. To the best of our knowledge, this variant appearance of the LHBT has not been previously described with US. Considering that shoulder US is routinely performed clinically, knowledge of the appearance of variant LHBT anatomy may be useful.Riassunto Esistono molte varianti del tendine del capo lungo del bicipite, ma il loro aspetto non è stato documentato con ecografia (US). Descriviamo un caso di variante anatomica del LHBT visualizzata con risonanza magnetica e confermata con gli US. Inoltre, gli US sono stati utili per escludere l'instabilità del LHBT. Per quanto a nostra conoscenza, questa variante del LHBT non è stata descritta in precedenza con gli US. Considerando che l'ecografia della spalla viene eseguita di routine nella pratica clinica, la conoscenza della variante anatomica del LHBT può essere utile.

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“…Frank et al found that an age of less than twenty years and participation in sports as an overhead thrower increased the risk of revision surgery after the repair of a SLAP tear 44 . These findings, in addition to the presence of a coexisting rotator cuff tear, have negative prognostic indications for patients undergoing operative repair of a SLAP tear [45][46][47][48] .…”

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The Thrower’s Shoulder: An Update

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Three main theories explain the pathogenesis of the disabled throwing shoulder: the internal impingement theory, the posterior capsular contracture theory, and the scapulothoracic function theory. » The throwing shoulder demonstrates a unique musculoskeletal profile of asymmetrically increased external rotation and decreased internal rotation with preservation of the total arc of motion (external rotation plus internal rotation) when compared with the contralateral shoulder. Most investigators agree that the total arc of motion should not exceed 186°. A 5°asymmetry in the total arc of motion can be predictive of increased injury risk. | JBJS REVIEWS 2015;3(4):e4 · http://dx.13. Davidson PA, Elattrache NS, Jobe CM, Jobe FW. Rotator cuff and posterior-superior glenoid labrum injury associated with increased glenohumeral motion: a new site of impingement. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1995 Sep-Oct;4(5):384-90.

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Intra-articular variations of the long head of the biceps tendon

Abstract: The prevalence of embryological variations of the biceps tendon may be higher than common presumptions, and a particular type of these variants displays an increased association with labral pathologies.

Cited by 24 publications

References 23 publications

Long Head of the Biceps Pathology Combined with Rotator Cuff Tears

Long Head of the Biceps Pathology Combined with Rotator Cuff Tears

Ultrasound appearance and dynamic evaluation of variant long head of the biceps tendon anatomy with MRI correlation

The Thrower’s Shoulder: An Update

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