Long Head of Biceps Tendon Injury

Pain on anterior shoulder


Investigations

 Plain radiography to see bicipital groove and outlet view


USG ,

MRI with Gadolinium with enhanced arthrography to identify SLAP tears

 Arthroscopy



Treatment

 PT

  strengthening rotator cuff muscles

Intra-articular tendinosis

         Debridement - 25-50 %

          Tenotomy or tenodesis for > 50 %

Subluxation / dislocation

        tenotomy or tenodesis