Presentation
Left shoulder trauma four days ago.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Supraspinatus tear
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Echogenic fluid is seen in subacromial - subdeltoid - subchoracoid bursa as well as in posterior gleno-humeral joint space and biceps tendon sheath.
Significant thinning of supraspinatous tendon (2 mm) suggesting full thickness tear. Retraction of supraspinatous tendon is 2 cm.
Infraspinatous tendon is intact.
Mild fatty infiltration of suprapinaous and infraspinatous muscles is seen.
Biceps tendon, subscapularis tendon - normal.
Modetate irregularity of the greater tuberosity is seen.
IMPRESSION :
- Full thickness, anterior, degenerative tear of supraspinatous tendon with retraction of 2 cm.
- Glenohumeral joint hemarthrosis.
SURGERY: Open cuff repair performed. Findings confirmed.
From the case:
Supraspinatus tear
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Post operative radiograph with surgical repair, anchor in situ.