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Magnetic resonance imaging on the left demonstrates the supraspinatus muscle tear
where it attaches to the humerus (white arrow in a). On the right, the same muscle is torn (white arrow in b)
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He was subsequently diagnosed with a supraspinatus tear with fatty infiltration of the muscle belly by magnetic resonance imaging (Fig. 1).
Early rehabilitation protocol following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
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From day 1 after surgery, gradually increasing passive range of motion (ROM) exercises including forward flexion and internal and external rotation were performed twice a day with the support of a therapist (Fig. 2).