Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Got an mri today and my report said the following "inflammatory process of the subscapularis tendon and supraspinatus tendon with intrasubstance injury. subacromial bursa fluid in sub deltoid." what does this mean? do i have a tear?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: the report does not specifically state that there is a muscle tear.
Answered 6/11/2017
938 views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Bursal fluid: Indicates bursitis. Tendon inflammation is tendinitis. Intrasubstance injury may be a tear within the interior of the tendon, but it would not be treated with surgery, and could also be due to the inflammation.
Answered 6/13/2017
937 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My MRI shows a grade 2 strain of the subscapularis muscle (tendon ok). How long is recovery? My ROM is bad. Do I need an ortho? I have a physical job.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What does artifact on the proton axial sequence suggesting a longitudinal split mean on a MRI? What does fluid in the subdeltoid and subacromial bursa
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
MRI right shoulder with contrast: Impression: Prominent contrast communication with bursa appears to be through an anterior rotator cuff interval tear near musculotendinous junction of the supraspinatus. What does this mean and what would be typical treat
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Hi, I have pain in my right shoulder. I had an MRI done. Can you please tell me what the following findings mean? 1. Extensive tendinosis versus full-thickness focal tear of the supraspinatus. Tendinosis of the infraspinatus and subscapularis tendons.
What does my mri mean ? I fell on downstairs IMPRESSION: MRI of the left shoulder demonstrates: 1. Moderate to severe supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendinosis without tendon tear. 2. Mild to moderate subscapularis tendinosis without discrete tear?
I had a SLAP tear and small tears in my subscapularis and supraspinatus tendons based on an MRI. Almost four weeks ago, my surgeon performed a biceps tenodesis and SAD but did not suture the labrum or the tendon tears. Is this typical?
Do I need surgery for fluid in the subcromial/subdeltoid bursa and a high grade partial thickness articulare sided tear supraspinatus tendon?
What are other methods of examination for a subscapularis tendon tear than an mri?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
