OCAD MSK

History

68 y/o F with pacemaker. R/O rotator cuff tear, biceps tendinopathy

Figure 1 for case Supraspinatus and biceps tendon tears ( RID1953 )( RID1944 ) — Figure 1

Figure 2 for case Supraspinatus and biceps tendon tears ( RID1953 )( RID1944 ) — Figure 2

Figure 3 for case Supraspinatus and biceps tendon tears ( RID1953 )( RID1944 ) — Figure 3

Figure 4 for case Supraspinatus and biceps tendon tears ( RID1953 )( RID1944 ) — Figure 4

Figure 5 for case Supraspinatus and biceps tendon tears ( RID1953 )( RID1944 ) — Figure 5

Discussion

CT arthrography can be quite good at diagnosing and characterizing shoulder disorders. The supraspinatus tear is pretty straight forward. The tear extends posteriorly to involve the anterior infraspinatus. One key to making to biceps tear diagnosis is recognizing the empty tendon sheath at the groove (at least empty of tendon). Second to last image.

Diagnosis

Supraspinatus and biceps tendon tears ( RID1953 )( RID1944 )

Phillip Tirman, MD

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