Presentation
Limited shoulder mobility with pain.
Patient Data
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
From the case:
Humeral greater tuberosity avulsion fracture
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An avulsed cortical bone of the left greater tuberosity at the attachment of the supraspinatus tendon with underlying abnormal bone marrow signal low T1 and high T2 / STIR signals. The distal supraspinatus tendon demonstrates a small interstitial tear. Mild joint effusion.
Case Discussion
The case demonstrates humeral greater tuberosity avulsion fracture and partial supraspinatus tendon tear with subsequent joint effusion.