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

KANATLI U., Ozturk B. Y., ESEN E., BÖLÜKBAŞI S.

KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, vol.19, no.9, pp.1576-1581, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00167-010-1384-x
  • Journal Name: KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1576-1581
  • Keywords: Biceps tendon, Anatomical variations, Shoulder arthroscopy, Labrum, Long head, Double pulley, GLENOID LABRUM, ABSENCE, ORIGIN
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) generally runs free through its course in the glenohumeral joint. It can rarely be seen as attached to the joint capsule or the rotator cuff in different patterns. Although these variations are usually considered harmless in the literature, they may occur in conjunction with the labral pathologies. This study was designed to determine their prevalence and investigate their relationship with intra-articular pathologies encountered during arthroscopy.