Total rotator cuff rupture

Total rupture of the supra and infraspinatus tendon with a retracted hypoechoic tendon stump in a hyperechoic atrophied infraspinatus muscle

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Pain and impaired function

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Total rupture of the supra and infraspinatus tendon with a retracted hypoechoic tendon stump in a hyperechoic atrophied infraspinatus muscle

Retracted hypoechoic infraspinatus tendon stump transverse

Retracted hypoechoic infraspinatus tendon stump longitudinal

Absent supraspinatus tendon longitudinal

Absent supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon transverse

Absent infraspinatus tendon transverse

Absent supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon transverse

Atrophy of the infraspinatus muscle. The teres minor tendon is intact.

Total rotator cuff rupture

Details

Sex: Female
Age: 59
Body part: Shoulder

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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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