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Ultrasound confirmed Right supraspinatus tendon 관절면측 광범위 partial tear (16mm × 5mm (approx. 75% tendon thickness defect)). Following plication suture, tendon continuity was restored and the patient returned to normal activities.

DiagnosisRight supraspinatus tendon 관절면측 광범위 partial tear
Tear Size16mm × 5mm (approx. 75% tendon thickness defect)
PhysicianDr. Dong-gyu Lee
Date2024.07.22
Views243

[Period: 24.04.26~24.07.05]

Before
Case No.14 — beforePlatinum Clinic
After
Case No.14 — afterPlatinum Clinic

Treatment Result

Pre-procedure ultrasound confirmed Right supraspinatus tendon 관절면측 광범위 partial tear with echo discontinuity and tendon defect in the right supraspinatus tendon (16mm × 5mm (approx. 75% tendon thickness defect)). Post-procedure ultrasound showed the tear site filled with regenerative tissue, tendon continuity restored, and echo pattern normalized.

Physician's Commentary

This patient presented with persistent shoulder pain. Detailed ultrasound examination confirmed Right supraspinatus tendon 관절면측 광범위 partial tear (defect: 16mm × 5mm (approx. 75% tendon thickness defect)). Non-surgical plication suture was performed under ultrasound guidance. After the procedure, the patient wore a brace for approximately 4–6 weeks, followed by a staged rehabilitation program. Follow-up ultrasound confirmed restoration of tendon continuity and structural stabilization, and the patient successfully returned to daily activities.

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