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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2022; 26(05): 566-576
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758850
Review Article

Imaging of the Long Head of Biceps Tendon and Rotator Interval

David McKean
1   Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Aylesbury, United Kingdom
2   Cleveland Clinic London, London, United Kingdom
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James Teh
3   The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Abstract

This article reviews the imaging and common pathology of the long head of biceps tendon and rotator interval (RI). This area of complex anatomy plays a crucial role in normal shoulder function. Injury or abnormality of the RI may contribute to a range of shoulder pathology, such as biceps instability, tendinopathy, and frozen shoulder. Understanding the normal and pathologic appearances of the RI structures is crucial for a correct diagnosis and directing treatment.

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rotator interval - long head of biceps - anatomy - function - shoulder

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19 December 2022

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