Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for rotator cuff tears

Ultrasonography (US) is an inexpensive, convenient, and effective tool that can be used to evaluate the shoulder. It does not expose the patient to harmful radiation and can be used to evaluate the musculoskeletal system dynamically. Additionally, US is not subject to metal artifacts when evaluating...

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Published inUltrasonography Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 215 - 220
Main Authors Okoroha, Kelechi R, Fidai, Mohsin S, Tramer, Joseph S, Davis, Kayla D, Kolowich, Patricia A
Format Journal Article Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine 01.07.2019
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Subjects
Accuracy
Diagnostic imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging
Patients
Review
Rotator cuff
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder
Ultrasound
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Rotator cuff tear
Diagnostic imaging
Ultrasound
Rotator cuff
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Summary:Ultrasonography (US) is an inexpensive, convenient, and effective tool that can be used to evaluate the shoulder. It does not expose the patient to harmful radiation and can be used to evaluate the musculoskeletal system dynamically. Additionally, US is not subject to metal artifacts when evaluating patients with previously placed hardware. Over the years, US has been found to be reliable and accurate for diagnosing rotator cuff tears (RCTs), despite its operatordependence. The usage of US for diagnosing RCTs in orthopedic practice varies depending on practitioners' familiarity with the exam and the availability of experienced technicians. The purpose of this article is to review the diagnostic accuracy of US for identifying RCTs.
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ISSN:2288-5919
2288-5943
DOI:10.14366/usg.18058