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What does "thickening of the supraspinatus tendon with linear high level t2 hyperintensity mean?
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Thickening: is likely the result of degenerative changes. The high signal can be from a linear tear within the substance of the tendon (also the result of wear and tear on the tendon).
Answered 2/28/2019
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Acute vs Chronic: Tendonitis is an acute injury of the tendon areas resulting in inflammation and irritation noted on imaging studies. Tendonopathy is a chronic condition in which inflammation is not the issue but micro tearing and lack of healing taking place in the tendon. Consider PRP or stem cell therapy for either condition to use your own body's healing and anti-inflammatory factors to regenerate tissue.
Answered 2/16/2019
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