Ultrasound Examination of the Long Head of the Biceps

From an outline of pathologic states in the area of the long head of the biceps we have mentioned above, the most suitable method for differential diagnostics is the ultrasound examination which can confirm the pathology of the long head of the biceps quite reliably with a big probability, or it can direct us to look for other diagnosis.

Visualization of the Long Head of the Biceps in the Ultrasound Examination

we examine the tendon at two levels – in the longitudinal and transversal ones

	In the longitudinal section we examine a continuity and a structure of the tendon and its sheath
	In the transversal section we examine, except the tendon, a tendinous sheath and a relation of the tendon to the bicipital groove (dislocation)

Ultrasound Examination of the Long Head of the Biceps

Visualization of the Long Head of the Biceps in the Ultrasound Examination

In the longitudinal section we examine a continuity and a structure of the tendon and its sheath

In the transversal section we examine, except the tendon, a tendinous sheath and a relation of the tendon to the bicipital groove (dislocation)