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The Ramp Test: An Arthroscopic Technique for Confirming Intra-articular Subluxation and Instability of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Within the Shoulder Gregory S. Motley, M.D., Brad Guengerich, B.S.M.A., Tracy Schuller, M.A., Anna Turbyfill Arthroscopy Techniques Volume 7, Issue 4, Pages e327-e330 (April 2018) DOI: /j.eats Copyright © 2017 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
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Fig 1 (A) Subscapularis tendon (circle) and superior glenohumeral ligament (dot). (B) Normal biceps tendon (X), superior glenohumeral ligament (dot), and subscapularis tendon (circle). Arthroscopy Techniques 2018 7, e327-e330DOI: ( /j.eats ) Copyright © 2017 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
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Fig 2 Anterior portal dilated with blunt trocar. The subscapularis tendon is marked with a circle. Arthroscopy Techniques 2018 7, e327-e330DOI: ( /j.eats ) Copyright © 2017 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
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Fig 3 Dilator placed over top of biceps tendon (X). The attachment to the anterior superior labrum is indicated. Arthroscopy Techniques 2018 7, e327-e330DOI: ( /j.eats ) Copyright © 2017 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
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Fig 4 The biceps tendon (X) is pulled downward. The subscapularis tendon is marked with a circle. This is our best view of an intact superior glenohumeral ligament (dot). The ramp test finding is negative with normal structures. Arthroscopy Techniques 2018 7, e327-e330DOI: ( /j.eats ) Copyright © 2017 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
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Fig 5 Normal V-shaped biceps tendon (X) and normal superior glenohumeral ligament (dot). Arthroscopy Techniques 2018 7, e327-e330DOI: ( /j.eats ) Copyright © 2017 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
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