Clin Should Elbow.  2011 Dec;14(2):236-241.

Subluxation of the Long Head Biceps Tendon Diagnosed by Dynamic Ultrasound

• Park SE
• Jung JJ
• Lee YS
• Kim YY
• Kim MJ
• Ji JH

Abstract

PURPOSE
To report the usefulness of dynamic ultrasonography in subluxation of the long head of the biceps tendon, which is difficult to detect with static imaging such as plain radiography, static sonography, MRI and in a subtle physical examination.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Two male patients suffered from subluxation of the long head of the biceps. This difficult diagnosis? was managed by surgery (biceps soft tissue tenodesis) with the aid of dynamic ultrasonography. At final follow up, we evaluated patients' symptoms and functional outcomes using KSS, UCLA and ASES scores.
RESULTS
We diagnosed and treated subluxation of the long head of the biceps easily using dynamic ultrasonography. At the final follow up, both patients' symptoms and functional outcomes were improved. There were no significant complications.
CONCLUSION
Dynamic ultrasonography is a useful method in the difficult and subtle diagnosis of subluxation of the long head of the biceps.

MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies
Head
Humans
Male
Tendons