Disorders of the distal biceps brachii tendon

• Published in: Radiographics Vol. 25; no. 5; p. 1227
• Main Authors: Chew, Michael L, Giuffrè, Bruno M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2005
• Subjects: Elbow Joint; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Muscular Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Muscular Diseases - pathology; Tendon Injuries; Tendons; Ultrasonography

Pathologic conditions of the distal biceps brachii tendon are of clinical interest, with partial and complete tears being the most common. However, the anatomy of the distal biceps brachii tendon makes imaging of the distal tendon somewhat difficult. An innovation in patient positioning for magnetic...