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Subluxing biceps tendon in the athlete
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|April 1, 1982
Summary
Biceps tendon subluxation causes shoulder pain in athletes. Surgical repair allows young athletes to resume throwing without inhibition, offering gratifying results for patients and physicians.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports medicine
- Athletic injuries
Background:
- Subluxation or dislocation of the long head of the biceps tendon is a frequent cause of shoulder disability in throwing athletes.
- Characteristic symptoms include pain during throwing, relief with rest, and a palpable snap during arm motion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the diagnosis and surgical management of long head biceps tendon subluxation in young athletes.
- To highlight the effectiveness of surgical intervention in restoring throwing ability.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination revealing tenderness over the bicipital groove and a reproducible pop during humeral head rotation.
- Diagnostic confirmation often involves X-rays of the bicipital tunnel.
Main Results:
- Surgical treatment involves removing the biceps tendon from its abnormal position and reattaching it within the bicipital groove.
- This procedure has a relatively short recovery period (morbidity).
Conclusions:
- Surgical repair of biceps tendon subluxation enables young athletes to throw without inhibition.
- Definitive diagnosis of shoulder lesions is crucial for effective treatment in young athletes.