Sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in diagnosing supraspinatus lesions: a prospective accuracy diagnostic study

• Published in: São Paulo medical journal Vol. 136; no. 4; pp. 292 - 297
• Main Authors: Yazigi Junior, João Alberto, Nicolao, Fábio Anauate, Matsunaga, Fabio Teruo, Archetti Netto, Nicola, Matsumoto, Marcelo Hide, Tamaoki, Marcel Jun Sugawara
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: Brazil Associação Paulista de Medicina - APM 01.07.2018; Associação Paulista de Medicina
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Data Accuracy; Female; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL; Middle Aged; Original; Prospective Studies; Reproducibility of Results; Rotator cuff; Sensitivity and Specificity; Shoulder Injuries - diagnostic imaging; Shoulder Joint - diagnostic imaging; Tendon Injuries - diagnostic imaging; Ultrasonography; Young Adult; Magnetic resonance imaging; Rotator cuff; Ultrasonography

This study was designed to define the accuracy of shoulder ultrasonography for diagnosing supraspinatus tendon tears. This examination is routinely used by orthopedists and may do away with the need for other examinations for diagnosing these tendon injuries. The aim of this study was to evaluate th...