Normal vs. Abnormal Infraspinatus Tendon The video clip shows a normal infraspinatus tendon. Click to enlarge Click to return The image shows an abnormal infraspinatus tendon. Abnormal: measure the medial to lateral distance of the tear. Click to enlarge Click to return The image shows an abnormal infraspinatus tendon. Abnormal: measure the depth of the tear. Then grade the tear by determining whether or not the tear invades/occupies 50% of the cuff or less; or 50% of the cuff or more before deciding if the tear is noteworthy.
