"ultrasound requests stating ‘?biceps tendon rupture’ should be discussed with the referrer to clarify between a proximal long head and distal bicep tendon tear, to determine imaging urgency. Distal tendon tears are usually repaired within two weeks 1, proximal long head tears are usually not"
"the long head of biceps and biceps sling/pulley are potential pain generators 3. Ultrasound-guided long head of biceps tendon sheath injections are often diagnostically performed."
"often long head of bicep tendon tears occur in the setting of large rotator cuff tears; loss of the subacromial space on radiograph can suggest this as cause"