Shoulder joint – inflamed biceps tendon
Overview of Biceps Tendonitis (Shoulder)
One of the biceps muscle tendon (long head) originates inside joint from the upper edge of glenoid and passes through narrow grove between cuff muscles tendon.
Due to aging and repetitive movements the tendon become inflamed and swollen at this site and condition is called biceps tendonitis.
Biceps tendonitis is usually associated with:
- Aging (wear and tear of long head biceps tendon).
- Rotator cuff tendonitis or rotator cuff tear.
- Ttrauma / fracture surgery.
- Bony spur (impingement).
- Arthritis.
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Common symptoms are :
pain on front of shoulder that radiates along the arm.
Snapping sensation or grinding pain after forward or side elevation of arm.
Medical  history of previous shoulder fracture or surgery.
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How is the biceps tendonitis diagnosed?
Dr. Abhijit Ranaware will diagnose biceps tendonitis after detailed physical examination and he will perform specific test to find out other causes of shoulder pain. Dr. Abhijit Ranaware may advice following investigations:
- Shoulder X rays – Although biceps tendonitis  is not seen on x-rays but will show up associated shoulder disease like bony spurs or arthritis of shoulder and AC joint (other causes of shoulder pain).
Ultrasound– Â Movement and position of long head of biceps tendon is very well seen with ultrasound and can be compared with non-injured shoulder.
Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI) –  to confirm diagnosis and to rule out other associated shoulder conditions contributing to biceps tendon inflammation.