[Arthroscopic treatment strategies for the long head of the biceps tendon]

Shoulder pain is a common issue in orthopedic clinics and the advancement and progress in shoulder arthroscopy has brought new knowledge into the anatomy, pathology and treatment. Affection of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) may be the cause of these disorders. Pathologies of the LHBT are comorbidities of rotator cuff tears or shoulder instability. The following article gives an overview of diseases of the LHBT as well as arthroscopic treatment options.