biceps tendinopathy Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
inflammation of the long head of the biceps tendon
2
Q
what is the cause?
A
overuse
instability
impingement or trauma
3
Q
what are the symptoms?
A
pain in anterior shoulder radiating to elbow
aggrevated by shoulder flexion, forearm pronation and elbow flexion
snapping with shoulder movements if subluxation
4
Q
what are the signs?
A
tenderness on palpation
tendon tear - pop-eye sign, extensive bruising
5
Q
what investigation is used?
A
USS
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