84-year-old male with possible rotator cuff tear. ROTATOR CUFF: High T2 signal is present within the anterior supraspinatus tendon supraspinatus tendon near its insertion, most likely representing a full-thickness tear, as there is a small amount of fluid within the subacromial/subdeltoid bursa. There is no evidence of tendinous retraction. Foci of low T1 and T2 signal adjacent to the supraspinatus insertion are consistent with calcium hydroxyapatite deposition, corresponding to enthesopathic changes seen on the recent left shoulder radiograph. The remaining rotator cuff musculature and tendons are within normal limits.SUPRASPINATUS OUTLET: No significant abnormality noted.GLENOHUMERAL JOINT AND GLENOID LABRUM: The glenoid labrum is grossly intact, as is the articular surface of the humeral head.BICEPS TENDON: A small amount of fluid is present within the biceps tendon sheath, just distal to the bicipital groove. ADDITIONAL
Findings consistent with calcific tendinopathy of the supraspinatus tendon, with a tear at its insertion which is most likely full-thickness, but without evidence of retraction.