Bicipital Groove Of The Proximal Humerus
Less frequently in both men and women fractures of the proximal.
Bicipital groove of the proximal humerus. The bicipital groove is typically 4 6 mm deep 1. The long biceps tendon is located in this gr oove. It contains the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle which is ensheathed in a synovial reflection of the. It runs obliquely downward and ends near the junction of the upper with.
It also transmits a branch of the anterior humeral. In this case series we describe a novel technique of. L bis twice caput head. The bicipital groove intertubercular groove sulcus intertubercularis is a deep groove on the humerus that separates the greater tubercle from the lesser tubercle the bicipital groove lodges the long tendon of the biceps brachii between the tendon of the pectoralis major on the lateral lip and the tendon of the teres major on the medial lip.
The bicipital groove of the proximal humerus hereina fter referred to as the bg is located on the head of the humerus. Bicipital root and proximal tendon disorders are an important symptom generator in the shoulder. In most fracture patterns the hard bone of the bicipital groove remains intact. Bicipital root and proximal tendon disorders are becoming increasingly recognized as an important.
It also transmits a branch of the anterior humeral. In this case series we describe a novel technique of hybrid double plate osteosynthesis of complex proximal humerus fractures with metaphyseal comminution. Most often these fractures are seen in elderly women and are the result of a simple fall from a standing height. In most fracture patterns the hard bone of the bicipital groove remains intact.
The bicipital groove intertubercular groove sulcus intertubercularis is a deep groove on the humerus that separates the greater tubercle from the lesser tubercle the bicipital groove lodges the long tendon of the biceps brachii between the tendon of the pectoralis major on the lateral lip and the tendon of the teres major on the medial lip. Complex proximal humerus fractures with metaphyseal comminution remain challenging regarding reduction and stability. The accuracy of the diagnosis of many shoulder disorders visually without. Complex proximal humerus fractures with metaphyseal comminution remain challenging regarding reduction and stability.
10 1055 b 0034 87611 humerus proximal introductionreto babst christoph sommer introduction incidence fractures of the proximal humerus are the third most common fractures seen in clinical practice. The bicipital groove also known as the intertubercular sulcus or sulcus intertubercularis is the indentation between the greater and lesser tuberosities of the humerus that lodges the biceps tendon. D groeve a groove between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus for passage of the tendon of the long head of the biceps muscle.