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http://dx.doi.org/10.5397/cise.2015.18.3.159

Arthroscopic Treatment of Isolated Teres Minor Tendon Tear: A Case Report

Lee, Se-Won (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital)
Park, Sang-Eun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital)
Park, Min-Gyu (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital)
Ji, Jong-Hun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital)

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Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow / v.18, no.3, 2015 , pp. 159-161 More about this Journal

Abstract

Arthroscopic repair of an isolated teres minor tendon tear without associated shoulder joint pathology has not been reported in the literature. We report on a case of isolated teres minor tendon tear after trauma. The patient complained of severe shoulder pain and progressive limited range of motion 4 months after the injury. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a full-thickness tear of the teres minor tendon at its musculotendinous junction and arthroscopic repair was performed. At 2 years follow-up, satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes were observed with return to pre-injury level. Here, the authors report this case and provide a review of literature.

Keywords

Teres minor tear; Musculotendionus junction; Arthroscopic repair;

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