Presentation
Six years ago reconstruction of the supraspinatus tendon. For about a year, functional limitation in abduction.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
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MRI arthrography right shoulder
Full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon in the insertional site, anteriorly, with contrast in the subacromial bursa associated with two centimeters of muscle belly retraction.
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Re-tear of the repaired rotator cuff
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Full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon in the insertional site, anteriorly (arrows).
Case Discussion
The degree of retraction and the adipose involution of the retracted muscular belly can influence the result of surgical treatment.
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