A presence of a liquid along the long head of the biceps, i.e. tenovaginitis. This finding is more frequent at a rheumatoid patient. The
ultrasound finding is highly specified and sensitive, and it is possible to rely
on it completely. The transversal section at the ultrasound is thought to have
better sensitivity for finding the liquid than MRI. From this section an
aspiration of the exudate is also the best one. In the area of the tendon a
visible circular hypoechogenic focus occurs. A luxation of the tendon of the
long head of the biceps happens medially by big exudates.
Picture and scheme of exudative tenovaginitis in the
transversal section
videosequence of exudative tenovaginitis in the transversal section
Picture and scheme of a comparison of tenovaginitis with
normal side in the transversal
section
videosequence of a comparison of tenovaginitis with normal side in the
transversal section