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SonoSim Biceps Tendon Injection: Procedure
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
Which of the following best characterizes the use of ultrasound to
identify biceps tendon injury?
⼀Answer:- Shoulder ultrasound findings must be correlated with
clinical symptoms to ensure they reflect pathologic findings rather than
merely incidental findings
A novice practitioner is about to attempt ultrasound-guided biceps
tendon sheath injection. They ask you for advice regarding
performing the procedure. Which of the following constitutes
appropriate advice related to performing the procedure?
⼀Answer:- A. Identify the anterior circumflex humeral artery along
the lateral margin of the biceps tendon sheath and avoid it during
needle entry
Which of the following best characterizes diagnostic tests used to
identify biceps tendon injury?
⼀Answer:- A. Diagnostic imaging coupled with a patient's response
to therapeutic interventions are frequently used to establish the
presence of biceps tendon pathology
You are about to perform ultrasound-guided biceps tendon sheath
injection using in-plane needle guidance. You select a needle entry
angle of 45-degrees relative to the skin and insert your needle 1 cm
lateral to the blue indicator < symbol on the transducer in the
accompanying image. Which of the indicator lines in the image best
approximates the expected needle trajectory?
SonoSim Biceps Tendon Injection: Procedure
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
Which of the following best characterizes the use of ultrasound to
identify biceps tendon injury?
⼀Answer:- Shoulder ultrasound findings must be correlated with
clinical symptoms to ensure they reflect pathologic findings rather than
merely incidental findings
A novice practitioner is about to attempt ultrasound-guided biceps
tendon sheath injection. They ask you for advice regarding
performing the procedure. Which of the following constitutes
appropriate advice related to performing the procedure?
⼀Answer:- A. Identify the anterior circumflex humeral artery along
the lateral margin of the biceps tendon sheath and avoid it during
needle entry
Which of the following best characterizes diagnostic tests used to
identify biceps tendon injury?
⼀Answer:- A. Diagnostic imaging coupled with a patient's response
to therapeutic interventions are frequently used to establish the
presence of biceps tendon pathology
You are about to perform ultrasound-guided biceps tendon sheath
injection using in-plane needle guidance. You select a needle entry
angle of 45-degrees relative to the skin and insert your needle 1 cm
lateral to the blue indicator < symbol on the transducer in the
accompanying image. Which of the indicator lines in the image best
approximates the expected needle trajectory?
