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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…

Figure 6.1 Tendon rupture with retraction of the cranial parts of the subscapularis muscle on axial image o f the MRI Diagnosis/Assessment The patient’s history, physical, and imaging findings are…

Figure 7.1 (a, b) Post-reduction AP and Y-lateral x-rays after initial dislocation demonstrating reduction of the joint. Note glenohumeral degenerative changes Figure 7.2 T2-weighted MRI images . (a) Coronal section…

Figure 19.1 View of the right shoulder on MRI scan indicating a massive rotator cuff tear Diagnosis/Assessment The patient’s history, physical, and imaging findings are consistent with the diagnosis of…

Figure 21.1 Sagittal view of an MRI of the shoulder showing muscle atrophy and fatty replacement of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus Figure 21.2 Oblique coronal view of the left-shoulder MRI…

Figure 1.1 Plain AP radiograph (a) and T2 coronal MRI (b) demonstrating advanced joint space narrowing and bone marrow edema around the AC joint Diagnosis This patient presented with rotator…

Figure 2.1 AP (a), Y view (b) and axillary (c) radiographs obtained after 6 months of shoulder pain show a large homogenous calcific deposit measuring 22 × 7 mm in the subacromial…