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Biceps Tendon Instability
Aka: Biceps Tendon Instability, Subluxing Biceps Tendon, Bicipital Tendon Subluxation
- See Also
- SLAP Lesion
- Biceps Tenosynovitis
- Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Distal Biceps Tendinopathy
- Definition
- Biceps tendon dislocates from bicipital groove
- Etiologies
- Tear in overlying subscapularis tendon
- Congenitally shallow groove
- Trauma in young patient
- Forceful external rotation and abduction of Shoulder
- Signs
- Palpable or audible snap on Shoulder Range of Motion
- Course
- Frequent recurrences of subluxation
- Tenosynovitis develops
- Results in Shoulder Pain and stiffness
- Management
- Surgery to anchor biceps tendon in bicipital groove