| Biceps tendon tear |
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| Friday, 21 May 2010 12:24 |
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History (HX): Trauma during sport, Male 36yr
Findings: Axial T2WI show edema at anterior fascial compartment. Absence of the biceps tendon at the level of the radial head (its normal distal attachment site) is seen and at upper axial cuts an abnormally thickened and retracted biceps tendon is seen. Diagnostic (DX): Biceps tendon tear Discussion: The biceps tendon has two muscular components proximally consisting of a short head attaches to the coracoid process and a long head that attaches to the superior glenoid labrum. These two muscles fuse at upper portion of the arm and have a single distal attachment at the radial tuberosity |
