Tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon is a common procedure used to alleviate pain caused by instability or inflammation of the tendon. While there are multiple fixation techniques for performing a biceps tenodesis, the complications for each...read more
Rupture of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) is a common tendon injury, and can be the result of a degenerative process or a sudden traumatic event. Compression and repetitive trauma to the tendon as it passes...read more
Inflammation of the long head of the biceps (LHB) brachii tendon is a well-recognized source of shoulder pain. A recent study by Alpantaki used immunohistochemical stains to identify sympathetic and sensory neural elements in the tendon of the LHB....read more
The knowledge of the biceps tendon as a potential source of pain in the shoulder has been longstanding. However, the diagnosis and treatment of biceps tendon pathology still remains controversial. Conservative management includes activity modification, physical therapy, local steroid...read more
Context Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries lead to pain and loss of performance in the thrower’s elbow. Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) is a reliable treatment option for the symptomatic, deficient UCL. Injury to the UCL usually occurs because...read more
Background Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) is a common surgery performed in professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. Purpose To report patient demographics, surgical techniques, and outcomes of all UCLRs performed at a single institution from 2004 to 2014....read more
