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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Elbow: Biceps Tendon Rupture on MRI Scan

Findings
-The T2 MR image with fat saturation shows a ruptured distal biceps brachii tendon.
-The tendon is wavy and there is edema in the cubital fossa.

Discussion
Biceps tendon ruptures usually occur due to trauma from a forceful flexion of the elbow. Visualization the ends of the tendons is crucial for preoperative planning.


http://eradiology.bidmc.harvard.edu/Classics/item.aspx?section=Emergency+Radiology&labelpk=33f0adab-853f-4010-a0e2-0756b3f1eac5&pk=468a2719-c9b7-4f6d-9c9e-cc181a5b059b

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