Imaging of The Shoulder – Rotator Cuff and Beyond

Kurzfassung: Ultrasound and MR imaging can demonstrate the extent and configuration of rotator cuff abnormalities. Rotator cuff tears can be classified according to size, either as small (< 1 cm), medium (1 – 3 cm), large (3 – 5 cm), or massive (< 5 cm). Tears are described either as full-thickness or partial thickness tears. The partial thickness tears can be subclassified with varies acronyms such as PASTA lesion (Partial Articular Supraspinatus Tendon Avulsion), „Rim–Rent“ lesion synonym to PASTA lesion, „reverse“ PASTA lesion indicating a tear at the bursal side, or a PAINT lesion (Partial thickness Articula…