RMSKS Exam (Shoulder) questions with
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(Blank) can appear hypoechoic or anechoic with possible tendon thinning,
whereas (blank) tendinosis is typically hypoechoic with increased tendon
thickness. Ans✔✔✔-Tendon tears & tendinosis
(Blank) is not a true tumor, but a pseudotumor of fibroelastic tissue, possibly
resultsing from friction of the chest wall and scapula. Ans✔✔✔-Elastofibroma
(Blank) is very common with chronic attrition tears of the supraspinatus.
Ans✔✔✔-Cortical irregularity
A common misinterpretation is seen with the SST in LAX over the middle facet
which tends to cause what picture? Ans✔✔✔-SST-IST junction in which the
ultrasound image may look distorted or even torn however this is the overlapping
level in which the tendon conjoin.
A full-thickness tear that is small may be termed as incomplete or what?
Ans✔✔✔-focal
A more common cause of a palpable nodule just below the sternum, aka?
Ans✔✔✔-Xiphoid process
A normal variant seenin up to 50% of individuals, the (blank) expansion of the SST
appearas as a thin hyperechoic tendon immediately anterior to the biceps brachii
long head tendon. Ans✔✔✔-Aponeurotic expansion
, A SST tear abnormality immedialy adjacent to a cortical irregularity of the greater
tuberosity likely represents what? Ans✔✔✔-A tear (FTT>PTT)
A tendon tear that does not contact the articular or bursal die of the
suprapsinatus is termed what? Ans✔✔✔-Intrasubstance or interstitial tear
After RTC surgery, the repaired cuff typically begins to appear as a normal tendon
by what month after surgery? Ans✔✔✔-6 months
An equivocal ultrasound finding, especially within the first 6 to 9 months, should
be reimaged as true tear often (blank). Ans✔✔✔-Enlarges
Another finding described with subacromial impingement is superior bulging of
the what structure when imaging the supraspinatus in SAX? Ans✔✔✔-
Coracoacromial ligamnet
Another form of RTC impingement involve the subscapularis tendon and overlying
SA-SD bursa between the coracoid process and lesser tuberosity which is termed?
Ans✔✔✔-Coracoid Impingement Syndrome
Another indirect sign of biceps instability or tear is what? This involves the
subchondral bone cortex irregularity adjacent to the biceps tendon in the RTC
interval. Ans✔✔✔-Chondral print sign
Articular-sided partial-thickness tears most commonly involve the (blank) tendon
anteriorly and distally at the greater tuberosity. Typicall seen with increased
frequency in patients younger than (blank) years old. Ans✔✔✔-Articular-sided
partial-thickness tears most commonly involve the **supraspinatus** tendon
verified answers
(Blank) can appear hypoechoic or anechoic with possible tendon thinning,
whereas (blank) tendinosis is typically hypoechoic with increased tendon
thickness. Ans✔✔✔-Tendon tears & tendinosis
(Blank) is not a true tumor, but a pseudotumor of fibroelastic tissue, possibly
resultsing from friction of the chest wall and scapula. Ans✔✔✔-Elastofibroma
(Blank) is very common with chronic attrition tears of the supraspinatus.
Ans✔✔✔-Cortical irregularity
A common misinterpretation is seen with the SST in LAX over the middle facet
which tends to cause what picture? Ans✔✔✔-SST-IST junction in which the
ultrasound image may look distorted or even torn however this is the overlapping
level in which the tendon conjoin.
A full-thickness tear that is small may be termed as incomplete or what?
Ans✔✔✔-focal
A more common cause of a palpable nodule just below the sternum, aka?
Ans✔✔✔-Xiphoid process
A normal variant seenin up to 50% of individuals, the (blank) expansion of the SST
appearas as a thin hyperechoic tendon immediately anterior to the biceps brachii
long head tendon. Ans✔✔✔-Aponeurotic expansion
, A SST tear abnormality immedialy adjacent to a cortical irregularity of the greater
tuberosity likely represents what? Ans✔✔✔-A tear (FTT>PTT)
A tendon tear that does not contact the articular or bursal die of the
suprapsinatus is termed what? Ans✔✔✔-Intrasubstance or interstitial tear
After RTC surgery, the repaired cuff typically begins to appear as a normal tendon
by what month after surgery? Ans✔✔✔-6 months
An equivocal ultrasound finding, especially within the first 6 to 9 months, should
be reimaged as true tear often (blank). Ans✔✔✔-Enlarges
Another finding described with subacromial impingement is superior bulging of
the what structure when imaging the supraspinatus in SAX? Ans✔✔✔-
Coracoacromial ligamnet
Another form of RTC impingement involve the subscapularis tendon and overlying
SA-SD bursa between the coracoid process and lesser tuberosity which is termed?
Ans✔✔✔-Coracoid Impingement Syndrome
Another indirect sign of biceps instability or tear is what? This involves the
subchondral bone cortex irregularity adjacent to the biceps tendon in the RTC
interval. Ans✔✔✔-Chondral print sign
Articular-sided partial-thickness tears most commonly involve the (blank) tendon
anteriorly and distally at the greater tuberosity. Typicall seen with increased
frequency in patients younger than (blank) years old. Ans✔✔✔-Articular-sided
partial-thickness tears most commonly involve the **supraspinatus** tendon
