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NORMAL BICEPS TENDON MRI: WHERE AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR (VIDEO)
NORMAL BICEPS TENDON MRI
WHAT’S THE NORMAL BICEPS TENDON MRI APPEARANCE
Knowing the normal biceps tendon MRI appearance before we look at abnormalities is essential.
Today’s YouTube video post is the first in a series on MRI of the biceps tendon and we start with looking at:
- The normal biceps tendon MRI appearance.
- The scan planes to assess it in and,
- How to assess it.
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NORMAL BICEPS TENDON MRI APPEARANCE: VIEW VIDEO
TEST YOURSELF ON SOME COMMON & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON SITE OF LONG HEAD BICEPS TENDON TEAR?
The intra-articular segment near the bicipital groove is most often involved, as it is subject to friction and degenerative change.
HOW DOES A PARTIAL TEAR APPEAR ON MRI?
It shows focal tendon thinning or irregularity with increased signal on fluid-sensitive sequences, reflecting fibre disruption without complete discontinuity.
WHAT IS THE KEY MRI SIGN OF COMPLETE RUPTURE?
Absence of the tendon in the bicipital groove with proximal or distal retraction, indicating full-thickness fibre failure.
WHICH SEQUENCES BEST DEMONSTRATE BICEPS TENDON PATHOLOGY?
Axial and sagittal oblique fluid-sensitive sequences optimally depict tendon morphology, signal change, and displacement.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ASSESS THE BICIPITAL GROOVE IN ALL CASES?
Because tendon displacement or absence here is a reliable indicator of high-grade tear or rupture, guiding surgical planning.
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