The transverse humeral ligament spans the bicipital groove, converting it from an open groove into a fibro-osseous tunnel that retains the long head of biceps tendon. It blends with the subscapularis and supraspinatus insertions and acts as a pulley for the biceps tendon.
Transverse humeral ligament tears allow medial subluxation of the biceps tendon from the groove, producing a palpable and audible snap with shoulder internal rotation. Ultrasound with dynamic rotation confirms tendon subluxation. Surgical reconstruction of the ligament or biceps tenodesis at the groove addresses this instability. The ligament integrity determines whether biceps tenodesis or tenotomy is appropriate.
Medial subluxation of the LHB from the bicipital groove from transverse ligament disruption producing a painful snap with shoulder rotation, treated by surgical ligament repair or biceps tenodesis.
This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Some are essential for site functionality, while others help us analyze and improve your usage experience. Please review your options and make your choice.
If you are under 16 years old, please ensure that you have received consent from your parent or guardian for any non-essential cookies.
Your privacy is important to us. You can adjust your cookie settings at any time. For more information about how we use data, please read our privacy policy. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking on the settings button below.
Note that if you choose to disable some types of cookies, it may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Some required resources have been blocked, which can affect third-party services and may cause the site to not function properly.
This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and ensure the site functions properly. By continuing to use this site, you acknowledge and accept our use of cookies.
