Presentation
Restricted left shoulder movements associated with pain for 2 years.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
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Left shoulder radiograph showing reduced acromiohumeral interval.
From the case:
Supraspinatus tear
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USG revealed a full-thickness tear involving the entire width of the supraspinatus tendon and fluid in the biceps tendon sheath. Tendon retraction was about 3 cm.
The asymptomatic or less symptomatic right shoulder was screened for comparison which showed a full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon.
Case Discussion
Features correspond to a complete tear of the left supraspinatus.
She was operated for the left cuff.
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