Presentation
Left shoulder pain.
Patient Data
Age: 45
Gender: Male
From the case:
Supraspinatus tendon full-thickness tear on ultrasound
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US images depict direct and indirect signs of supraspinatus tendon full-thickness tear:
- extended anechoic discontinuity of the supraspinatus tendon
- sagging peribursal fat sign
- cartilage interface sign
- double effusion sign
- shoulder joint effusion (surrounding the long head of biceps tendon)
- bursal effusion
Case Discussion
US images depict direct and indirect signs of supraspinatus tendon full-thickness tear.