The Goutallier classification is a classification system used to quantify the amount of fatty degeneration of the rotator cuff muscles, particularly in the context of rotator cuff tendon tears. …

The Goutallier classification of rotator cuff muscle fatty degeneration is used in clinical practice when reporting shoulder MRI and CT to help convey the degree of muscle loss in a …

Sep 26, 2024 · Usage The supraspinatus occupation ratio is one method used to assess the degree of volume loss of the supraspinatus muscle. Similar methods, such as the tangent sign …

History and etymology The majority opinion is that Ernest Amory Codman (1869-1940) performed the first rotator cuff repair in 1909 4,5. See also Goutallier classification of rotator cuff muscle …

Underlying thinning and tendinosis of the supraspinatus tendon with Grade 2 (Goutallier) fatty degeneration of the supraspinatus muscle. Subscapularis anterolateral fiber tendinosis without …

Oct 6, 2025 · tendon delamination number and description of tendons involved muscular atrophy assessed with the tangent sign or scapular ratio description and grading of fatty degeneration …

May 7, 2024 · Interpretation negative sign: normal muscle belly lies above the line 1-3 positive sign: abnormal small muscle belly from atrophy lies below the line 1-3 See also supraspinatus …

Oct 6, 2025 · Muscle atrophy and fatty replacement is seen in chronic cases and can be graded using the Goutallier classification, or assessed with the tangent sign or scapular ratio 9,10.

Volume loss of supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles is seen with grade II fatty atrophy (Goutallier classification). Subscapularis tendinosis is seen with partial thickness undersurface …

fatty degeneration of the affected muscles (Goutallier classification) 8 suspected cause or mechanism of the rotator cuff tear including signs of impingement, decreased acromiohumeral …