Presentation
Snapping sound left shoulder followed by soft tissue swelling in proximal - mid arm anteriorly.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Shoulder multiple tendon tears (ultrasound)
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Comparison of bicipital grooves. Massive tear of supraspinatus tendon.
From the case:
Shoulder multiple tendon tears (ultrasound)
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Left: ruptured long head of biceps with surrounding hematoma resulting in "Popeye arm". Massive tear of the supraspinatus tendon. Tear of infraspinatus. Subscapularis thinned out ? degeneration / ? tear. Effusion in bursa as well as joint.
Right: examined for comparison retracted supraspinatus tendon 24 mm.
Bilateral: fatty infiltration as well as atrophy of supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscle bellies.