Biceps tendinitis and subluxation

The long head of the biceps tendon as a cause of shoulder pain has been a s ource of debate since the 17th century. Bicipital tendinitis or bicipital t enosynovitis is most often secondary to impingement beneath the coracoacrom ial arch. The clinician can establish the diagnosis of disorders of the bic eps tendon through a careful history, physical examination, and appropriate imaging studies. A growing body of evidence supports the role of the bicep s tendon as a stabilizer of the glenohumeral joint. New repair techniques a re under development and preservation of the biceps-labral complex is now p referred when possible.