title: Lesions of the biceps and tendinitis of the shoulder.
abstract: It is of utmost importance to establish a proper diagnosis through physical examination and especially by use of arthrography of the shoulder. The latter is the most definitive means of eliminating the possibility of a tear of the rotator cuff or of recurrent anterior glenohumeral subluxation as the cause of the patient's symptoms. After the correct diagnosis is made, a nonoperative approach can be useful in many cases. If this is unsuccessful or if the biceps is subluxating or dislocating, a successful operation is available to alleviate the problem.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*