Fluid in the Biceps Tendon Sheath
An elderly man complained of pain and restriction of motion (particularly for abduction) of the right glenohumeral joint lasting for a couple of months. Ultrasonography revealed a collection of fluid in the biceps tendon sheath as a sign of rotator cuff and biceps tendon irritation. The probe is first moved from the tendon insertion into distal direction, showing a cross section of the tendon (circle) and the fluid surrounding it. The probe is then placed longitudinally on the tendon sheath - the fluid is visible along the tendon (arrows). Fluid in the biceps tendon sheath is a common finding in the rotator cuff syndrome, but may also occur in asymptomatic patients with no rotator cuff tear 1.
Fluid in the Biceps Tendon Sheath
References
- Arslan G et al. Sonographically detected subacromial/subdeltoid bursal effusion and biceps tendon sheath fluid: reliable signs of rotator cuff tear? J Clin Ultrasound 1999;27(6):335-339
Primary/Secondary Keywords
- video
- Tenosynovitis
- Tendons
- Ultrasonography
- Fluid
- Rotator cuff
- Biceps tendon
- Biceps tendinitis
- Shoulder
- Tendon sheath