Adhesive capsulitis and glenoid labral degeneration

Case contributed by Marina Goymer
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain and restricted range of motion in the right shoulder

Patient Data

Gender: Male

Capsulitis and extensive tearing of the anterior and inferior labrum along with labral degeneration are present. There is minor articular surface tearing in the posterior labrum. The bicipito-labral anchor remains intact, but there is a longitudinal tear of the long head of the biceps commencing in the bicipital groove and extending to the bicipito-labral anchor. Mild bony edema and degenerative changes are also present at the acromioclavicular joint.

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