Disorders of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon: Tendinopathy and Proximal Ruptures
The Problem Although the function of the long head of the biceps (LHB) tendon in glenohumeral motion and stability remains controversial, it is clearly recognized as a potential source of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Due to the close anatomical proximity of the LHB to adjacent structures it is often difficult to clinically discern LHB tendinopathy…