• The tendon of the long head of the biceps can become damaged and inflamed and cause significant shoulder pain.
• The biceps sits in a groove in the front of the shoulder and repetitive shoulder motion can cause damage and inflammation to the biceps (Figure 1 and 2)
• Biceps tenodesis is a surgical procedure that reattaches the biceps from the glenoid to the humerus. (Figure 3)

Dr. Alkhatib and his team of health professionals will greet you and start your visit with a discussion of your symptoms.
Next, the doctor will exam your shoulder, focusing on:

• How your shoulder was injured
• Pain points and reported levels of pain
• The range of motion of each shoulder
• If necessary, Dr Alkhatib may request an imaging scan, like an X-Ray or MRI,
• so he may better determine the extent of your injury.
• In extreme cases, a CT scan may be required.

If you are experiencing intense shoulder pain or feelings of instability, you may require treatment to repair and prevent any damage. You should cease all strenuous activity and make an appointment with your doctor immediately. Treatment may include immobilization,medication,rehabilitation, or surgery.

If you are experiencing intense shoulder pain or feelings of instability, you may require treatment to repair and prevent any damage. You should cease all strenuous activity and make an appointment with your doctor immediately. Treatment may include immobilization,medication,rehabilitation, or surgery.

Treatment for shoulder instability is circumstantial, and
depends on the severity of your injury and condition.
General treatment includes:

• Immobilization of the shoulder
• Medication (oral or injections)
• Rehabilitation

After surgery, a sling is needed for roughly 4 to 6 weeks, and physical therapy starts after your first post-operative appointment.