Ultrasound Case: Supraspinatus Tendonitis

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Ultrasound Case Supraspinatus Tendonitis

• Diagnosis Supraspinatus Tendonitis Partial Tear
• History Patient complains of progressive
  shoulder pain.
• Findings Transverse image of supraspinatus
  tendon show bursal fraying (B) and cystic
  degeneration (C).
• Treatment Conservative therapy, occasionally
  surgical treatment is considered.

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Ultrasound Case Supraspinatus Tendonitis

• Diagnosis Supraspinatus Tendonitis Partial Tear
• History Patient complains of progressive
  shoulder pain.
• Findings Long axis view of supraspinatus tendon
  shows a partial thickness articular surface tear
  (T).
• Treatment Conservative therapy, occasionally
  surgical treatment is considered.

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