Presentation
The patient presented with a complaint of painful and restricted abduction of the right shoulder for the last 6 months.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Supraspinatus tendon tear
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There is a fluid-filled defect replacing the right supraspinatus tendon. The length of the defect is about 15 mm. The rest of the rotator cuff tendons are intact. The subacromial-subdeltoid bursa shows effusion. There is a presence of an acromian spur.
The asymptomatic left supraspinatus tendon is intact.
Case Discussion
The case shows a full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon in an elderly lady.