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Fig. 2 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 2

From: Histopathology of long head of biceps tendon removed during tenodesis demonstrates degenerative histopathology and not inflammatory changes

Fig. 2

Histopathological images and assessment of the Bonar score. Figures on the left demonstrate a healthy long head biceps tendon (LHBT) and on the right a diseased LHBT. A Normal Tendon (H&E × 200); B Increased tenocyte cellularity (H&E × 200); C Normal Tendon (Alcian blue × 200); D Increased ground substance/mucin (staining green) deposition (Alcian blue × 200); E Normal Tendon (Tri-chrome × 200); F Disorganization and loss of normal parallel arrangement of collagen fibers (Tri-chrome × 200)

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