title: Injuries to the Biceps Pulley.
abstract: The biceps reflection pulley is a soft tissue sling that stabilizes the long head of the biceps tendon (LHB) before it enters the bicipital groove. Injuries to the biceps pulley and related instability of the LHB are common diagnoses in patients with anterior shoulder pain. This article summarizes the current concepts for treatment of injuries to the biceps pulley. Clinical and radiological presentation, arthroscopic assessment, and current treatment options are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Deutsches Schulterzentrum, ATOS Clinic Munich, Effnerstraße 38, Munich 81925, Germany; Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany. Electronic address: martetschlaeger@atos-muenchen.de.
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Martetschläger
authors.affiliation: Deutsches Schulterzentrum, ATOS Clinic Munich, Effnerstraße 38, Munich 81925, Germany; Department of Traumatology and Sports Injuries, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tauber
authors.affiliation: Deutsches Schulterzentrum, ATOS Clinic Munich, Effnerstraße 38, Munich 81925, Germany.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Habermeyer
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011182:Postoperative Care; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000209:etiology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Biceps instability; Biceps reflection pulley; Biceps tendon injuries; Pulley lesions