The prevalence of rotator cuff pathology in the setting of acute proximal biceps tendon rupture

The prevalence and severity of concomitant rotator cuff pathology in the setting of proximal biceps tendon ruptures are poorly understood. Concomitant rotator cuff disease may have important implications in the prognosis and natural history of this shoulder condition. Therefore, an observational cohort of patients with an acute rupture of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) was evaluated to determine the prevalence and severity of concomitant rotator cuff disease.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - February 22, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: George L. Vestermark, Bryce A. Van Doren, Patrick M. Connor, James E. Fleischli, Dana P. Piasecki, Nady Hamid Tags: Original Article Source Type: research