Best Practice Case Studies-Biceps Rupture UC

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Video Summary

The video discusses an ultrasound approach to examining the elbow, focusing on the most effective techniques and patient positioning for optimal imaging. The typically preferred high-resolution linear probe is used to evaluate the elbow's four compartments, each targeting specific structures, like the distal bicep, a primary concern in this patient. Patient positioning—supine with the arm abducted, fully extended, and supinated—is emphasized for stable, high-quality imaging. The video explains anatomy and probe positioning to identify structures like the radial nerve, brachialis, pronator teres, and the distal bicep tendon in a transverse view. It highlights problems with visualizing the biceps tendon clearly due to anisotropy. The dynamic examination process includes probing the insertion at the radial tuberosity and evaluating in both short and long axis views. The video concludes with a summary of the elbow's lateral compartment evaluation and suggests a templated report for organized examination documentation.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 07

Topic Elbow and Forearm

Keywords

2nd Edition, CASE 07

2nd Edition

Elbow and Forearm

ultrasound elbow examination

patient positioning

high-resolution linear probe

distal bicep tendon

anisotropy

templated report