Long head of biceps tendon dislocation

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right shoulder pain, abduction weakness for a few weeks.

Patient Data

Age: about 45 yrs
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Symptomatic side : Medial dislocation of long head biceps tendon is noted with intact subscapularis tendon.

Bilateral shallow ( < 3 mm depth ) bicipital groove is noted.

No dislocation of long head biceps tendon is noted on asymptomatic side.

Case Discussion

Bilateral shallow ( < 3 mm depth ) bicipital groove is noted.

Symptomatic side : Medial dislocation of long head biceps tendon with intact subscapularis tendon.

Asymptomatic side : No dislocation of long head biceps tendon

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