Presentation
Rotator cuff syndrome.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Acromial keel spur
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Acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and severe supraspinatus tendinosis. There is an oblong spur at the acromial insertion of the coracoacromial ligament directed antero-medially and inferiorly.
Case Discussion
A subacromial keel is a spur on the anterior under-surface of the acromion, that is formed like the keel of a sailboat. It is highly associated with rotator cuff damage and tear1.