J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1998 Apr;33(2):400-404.

Bilateral Congenital Absence of the Long Head of Biceps Brachii Tendon in Shoulder Joints: A case report

• Kim SJ
• Kim HJ
• Park JH

Abstract

The role of the long head of biceps brachii tendon in the stahilization of the head of the humerus is a highly interesting issue in recent studies. But, it is not well understood. Congenital absence of biceps long head tendon ot the hilateral shoulder joint is very rare and on review of literatures, we could not find any case reported. We experienced one case which was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopic examination of the shoulder, and report it with review of literatures.

Keyword

Congenital absence; Long head of biceps brachii tendon

MeSH Terms

Head*
Humerus
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Shoulder Joint*
Shoulder*
Tendons*