Current trends in the management of Long Head of Biceps Tendon pathology

Abstract

The tendon of the long head of the biceps is commonly involved in complex pathology of the glenohumeral joint, producing anterior shoulder pain and dysfunction. The lesions are classified according to their location and to whether they are combined with a rotator cuff tears or not. In this study we present the anatomy and function of the long head of biceps tendon and through an extensive review of the literature we report on the latest trends in the management of it’s pathology ranging from non-operative to the most novel arthroscopic techniques.