In cases of a very mild tear or fraying injury, pain medications and a period of resting the joint may be prescribed. This rest period may be followed by physical therapy to strengthen the nearby muscles and restore the range of motion. More severe anterior labrum tears, as well as minor ...
The treatment of a failed instability procedure is predicated upon a sound history and physical examination, with appropriate radiographic workup to exclude causes of failure such as rotator cuff tear, SLAP injury, and glenoid and humeral head bone loss. With careful attention to the factors ...
This chapter presents current imaging concepts applied to the evaluation of biceps injuries from the shoulder to the elbow. Multiple MRI and ultrasound cases of biceps tendon abnormalities are included emphasizing important imaging concepts, normal anatomic variants that may simulate pathology, artifacts, ...