Tendon delamination

Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 13 Sep 2021

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Citation:

Weerakkody Y, Luong D, Tendon delamination. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-68519

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-68519

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/68519

rID:

68519

Article created:

4 Jun 2019, Yuranga Weerakkody ◉

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Last revised:

13 Sep 2021, Yuranga Weerakkody ◉

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Systems:

Musculoskeletal

Synonyms:

Delamination of tendons
Delamination tear

Tendon delamination is the process of tearing where there is a longitudinal split and longitudinal separation of tendon fibers. While it typically occurs with tearing it may also be present with tendinopathic changes. It is typically observed in the rotator cuff.

Radiographic features

May be seen as horizontal retraction of either the bursal or articular surface of the tendon, thickening of the torn retracted edge or as interstitial splitting of the tendon.