ABSTRACT
Since Neer defined the so called impingement syndrome, the long head of biceps has been recognized as one of the causes of shoulder pain (1,2) and has been determined to be a significant potential “pain generator” (3). The biceps tendon and its role in shoulder pathology have ranged from describing it as a vestigial structure (3), to a secondary stabilizer of the glenohumeral joint (4). With the increased role and use of minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic options, including the widespread use of arthroscopy, the ability to diagnose and treat biceps tendon pathology has increased and great interest in this area has recently arisen.
