Partial bursal sided supraspinatus tendon rupture

Partial bursal sided supraspinatus tendon rupture with a fluid filled bursa and irregular surface of the supraspinatus tendon

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Partial bursal sided supraspinatus tendon rupture with a fluid filled bursa and irregular surface of the supraspinatus tendon

The same patient a year later. The bursal sided rupture has now progressed to a full thickness supraspinatus tendon rupture communicating with the articular cartilage

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Sex: Male
Age: 61
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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