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Ultrasound confirmed Left supraspinatus tendon 부착부 광범위 partial tear (13mm × 5mm (approx. 65% tendon thickness defect)). Following plication suture, tendon continuity was restored and the patient returned to normal activities.

DiagnosisLeft supraspinatus tendon 부착부 광범위 partial tear
Tear Size13mm × 5mm (approx. 65% tendon thickness defect)
PhysicianDr. Dong-gyu Lee
Date2023.10.15
Views172

[Period: 23.07.31~23.09.27]

Before
Case No.29 — beforePlatinum Clinic
After
Case No.29 — afterPlatinum Clinic

Treatment Result

Pre-procedure ultrasound confirmed Left supraspinatus tendon 부착부 광범위 partial tear with echo discontinuity and tendon defect in the left supraspinatus tendon (13mm × 5mm (approx. 65% 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 Left supraspinatus tendon 부착부 광범위 partial tear (defect: 13mm × 5mm (approx. 65% 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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