Ultrasound Case: Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear

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Ultrasound Case Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear

• Diagnosis Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear
• History None
• Findings Transverse image of a torn
  supraspinatus tendon. Fluid () fills the gap.
  Fraying and fissure formation of the torn ends
  (arrows) are present.
• Treatment Surgical repair

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Ultrasound Case Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear

• Diagnosis Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear
• History None
• Findings Long axis view of supraspinatus tendon
  (T) show tear with retraction to anatomic neck
  and a bare greater tuberosity. Fluid (fl) fills
  the bursa.
• Treatment Surgical repair

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