Total rotator cuff rupture

Rupture of the biceps tendon, the subscapulatis, supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon with effusion and synovium in the bursa. The teres minor tendon is intact. There is fatty atrophy of the muscles except the teres minor muscle.

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Clinical information

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Rupture of the biceps tendon, the subscapulatis, supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon with effusion and synovium in the bursa. The teres minor tendon is intact. There is fatty atrophy of the muscles except the teres minor muscle.

Absent cuff and fluid filled bursa transverse

Fluid filled bursa longitudinal

Fluid filled bursa and posterior labrum

Empty bicipital groove and thick synovium in the bursa transverse

Intact teres minor tendon

Total rotator cuff rupture

Fatty atrophy of the infraspinatus muscle but not the teres minor muscle

Atrophy of the infraspinatus muscle

Normal teres minor muscle

Details

Sex: Male
Age: 77
Body part: Shoulder

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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