Shoulder and Biceps Tendon

Question 1

What are the muscles of the rotator cuff?

Answer 1

-subscapularis
-supraspinatus
-infraspinatus
-teres minor

Question 2

What are the bones of the shoulder?

Answer 2

-scapula
-clavicle
-humerus

Question 3

What is the patient positioning for long supraspinatus imaging?

Answer 3

modified crass position (hand in back pocket)

Question 4

What does the supraspinatus in long look like?

Answer 4

beak like

Question 5

What does the supraspinatus in trans look like?

Answer 5

tire on wheel

Question 6

What is a normal supraspinatus thickness?

Answer 6

6mm

Question 7

What is the critical zone of the supraspinatus?

Answer 7

avascular area prox to greater tuberosity (beak part)

Question 8

What is the most common partial tear?

Answer 8

partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion ‘PASTA’

Question 9

What are the patient positions for the biceps tendons?

Answer 9

modified crass position and hand on lap with palm up

Question 10

What is a proximal bicep tendon tear aka?

Answer 10

Popeye muscle, seen as lower bulge

Question 11

What does increased cellularity mean?

Answer 11

enlarged

Question 12

What is a distal biceps tendon rupture aka?

Answer 12

reverse popeye sign, seen as upper bulge

Question 13

What is the BT Prox protocol?

Answer 13

1. Trans w SSp/SSc (modified crass)
2. Trans in groove (hand in lap/palm up)
3. Trans travel dist in groove (clip)
4. Long in groove

Question 14

What is the pt position for the infraspinatus tendon?

Answer 14

arm adducted with internal rotation (across abdomen)