What the Radiologist Needs to Know About Biceps Tenodesis: Normal Postprocedure Imaging Appearance and Complications

Abstract

Proximal long head biceps tendon (LHBT) pathology is a common and well-recognized cause of anterior shoulder pain.1–4 Various surgical procedures have been developed to address LHBT pathology. Postoperative imaging can be confusing if the radiologist is not aware of the various surgical techniques. An astute radiologist may be the first to identify a postoperative complication. An understanding of the LHBT anatomy, surgical indications, surgical procedures, and both normal and abnormal postoperative imaging appearance will enhance the radiologist's accuracy in imaging interpretation and interactions with referring providers.