Written for www.physiciansweekly.com by Shane J. Nho, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Division of Sports Medicine
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Rush University Medical Center
Rush Medical College of Rush University

Tendinitis of the long head of the biceps (LHB) is a common inflammatory tenosynovitis that occurs as the tendon courses along its constrained path within the bicipital groove of the humerus. Despite plenty of research into the anatomy of the LHB tendon, there is still some controversy on the most appropriate management strategies.

Each year, about 10 million people seek medical attention for shoulder injuries, and another 4 million present to physicians with arm injuries. Tendinitis of the long head of the biceps (LHB) is a common inflammatory tenosynovitis, which occurs as the tendon courses along its constrained path within the bicipital groove of the humerus. It typically presents with anterior shoulder pain and is often exacerbated by overuse. In many cases, LHB tendinopathy occurs in combination with other shoulder problems, particularly rotator cuff tendon injuries.Continue reading

Written by: Therese West, RN, CPN, MSN, APN-C



Therese West, RN, CPN, MSN, APN-C
Director-At-Large, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses

Financial Disclosure: Therese A. West, MSN, APN-C has indicated to Physician’s Weekly that she is on the Board of Directors of AANN and is employed as a contracted consultant for the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury.

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The focus on TBIs among high school, college, and professional athletes has brought attention to new research showing the residual effects that remain in some patients with mild TBI. A new clinical guideline on caring for patients with mild TBI promotes evidence-based practices across the continuum of care.Continue Reading

A group of scientists from Washington University (St. Louis, MO, USA) is working on creating a material that would help reconstruct the natural connection between the bone and muscles. Past treating methods restored the function of joints after injury, but did not allow a return of damaged structures to a natural anatomical state. An example might be a rotator cuff tear, the repair of which is the main purpose of scientists led by Younan Xia, PhD, and Stavros Thomopoulos, who work testing their innovative invention – biomimetic patches. Read full text »