Complete tear of supraspinatus tendon

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Complete tear of the supraspinatus tendon from its attachment of the humeral head. The retraction is approximately by 1.2 cm.

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Dr. Chirag Dalal Orthopedic surgeon 19 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chirag Dalal

Orthopedic surgeon 19 yrs exp Mumbai

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Only tear is not important. Even restriction of movts is imp. Y poo it tear has been there since how long and other things. Many pts even with complete tear don't need surgery. They do well with physio.

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