Figure 13.1 (a, b, c, d) Preoperative radiographs Diagnosis/Assessment The patient’s history, physical, and imaging findings are consistent with the diagnosis of cuff arthropathy with good shoulder function. Initial treatment…
Figure 16.1 Three-dimensional reconstruction of routine preoperative CT imaging. With advanced imaging, the superior bone loss can be better quantified and utilized for preoperative planning Diagnosis/Assessment The patient’s history, physical,…
Figure 14.1 (a and b) The true lateral (Grashey) and axillary lateral radiographs of the patient’s right shoulder revealed that the humeral head was superior on the glenoid and was…
Figure 8.1 Preoperative MRI demonstrating massive rotator cuff tear with retraction to the glenoid Diagnosis/Assessment This patient has a symptomatic severe, full-thickness tear involving two tendons of the rotator cuff…
Figure 12.1 True AP X-rays of the left shoulder showed only a slight superior humeral head migration after the tenodesis of the long head of the biceps with chronic rupture…
Figure 22.1 Clinical photograph showing the patient’s forward flexion on his injured shoulder prior to physical therapy Figure 22.2 Clinical photograph showing the patient’s shoulder abduction on his injured shoulder…
Figure 10.1 (a) Coronal T2-weighted MRI image revealing large rotator cuff tear. (b) Sagittal oblique image showing AP extent of tear. (c) TI-weighted image documenting moderate fatty infiltration of the…
Figure 5.1 AP Shoulder Figure 5.2 Axillary Lateral Figure 5.3 Lateral Scapular View Diagnosis/Assessment The patient was diagnosed with a symptomatic, recurrent moderate-sized full-thickness rotator cuff tear. We had a…
Figure 17.1 Plain radiographs demonstrating a centered glenohumeral joint, cystic changes in the greater tuberosity, and sclerosis of the undersurface of the acromion MRI is the most common tool used…
Figure 18.1 The arm is sterilely prepped for the venipuncture Figure 18.2 The blood sample is obtained Figure 18.3 15 cc of blood is collected Figure 18.4 Sample centrifuged for…
