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KMID : 0948920150140020067
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Clinical Pain
2015 Volume.14 No. 2 p.67 ~ p.74
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Ultrasound Findings in Various Abnormalities of the Biceps Brachii and Adjacent Structures
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Yoon Yong-Soon
Kim Eun-Sil
Lee Kwang-Jae
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Abstract
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The long head of the biceps brachii (LHB) lesions are common condition in patients with shoulder pain and instability, but are less concentrated than those of the rotator cuffs. In addition to history taking and physical examination, several imaging studies have been developed to find the lesions of the LHB and surrounding structures. Several conditions such as post-traumatic edema and severe pain can limit physical examination and some lesions can be missed if an appropriate imaging study is not obtained. Early imaging diagnosis can lessen patient discomfort and lead to the correct choice of the appropriate treatment. Tendon evaluation represents probably one of the best applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) since recent high-frequency broadband transducers can detect subtle abnormalities of tendons and adjacent structures. Dynamic examination is also available and is a peculiar advantage of MSUS. LHB and surrounding structures are easily evaluated by MSUS if the examiner has a good knowledge of the anatomy, uses a standardized technique of examination and has a clinical knowledge of the main disorders affecting them
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KEYWORD
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Long head of the biceps brachii, Rotator interval, Shoulder, Ultrasonography
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