Glenohumeral degenerative joint disease

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right shoulder pain

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis and marginal osteophytes.

ultrasound

Right shoulder US - No cuff tear. There are cortical erosions, marginal osteophytes and mild joint effusion. 

Left shoulder US - Degenerative, non-calcific, non-retracted anterior tear of supraspinatus tendon. 

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