Partial thickness tears involving the articular surface were the most common type of supraspinatus tear identified (34% of all supraspinatus tears) (Figure 9b). GHJ pathology (63%) and ACJ ...

A full thickness supraspinatus tear ... region extends from bursal to articular surface. Subscapularis: complete fibre discontinuity. intrasubstance tear linear increase in T2 signal ...