The rotator interval: hidden lesions?

The rotator interval corresponds to a defined triangular shaped anatomical region at the anterosuperior portion of the shoulder where specific pathological processes may occur. First, the morphological and functional anatomy of the region will be reviewed. Then, the role of different imaging modalit...

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Published inJournal de radiologie Vol. 88; no. 11 Pt 1; pp. 1669 - 1677
Main Authors Le Corroller, T, Cohen, M, Aswad, R, Champsaur, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.11.2007
Subjects
Arthrography
Arthroscopy
Humans
Joint Capsule - anatomy & histology
Joint Capsule - diagnostic imaging
Ligaments, Articular - anatomy & histology
Ligaments, Articular - diagnostic imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Rotator Cuff - diagnostic imaging
Rotator Cuff - pathology
Rotator Cuff - physiology
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture
Shoulder Joint - anatomy & histology
Shoulder Joint - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography
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Summary:The rotator interval corresponds to a defined triangular shaped anatomical region at the anterosuperior portion of the shoulder where specific pathological processes may occur. First, the morphological and functional anatomy of the region will be reviewed. Then, the role of different imaging modalities will be described along with pathological imaging features. Normal structures of the rotator interval may be imaged with modern techniques, including MR and CT arthrography. On the other hand, clinical evaluation of rotator interval pathology remains difficult; and no consensus exists concerning their management. Imaging characterization of rotator interval pathology could be a key factor for pre-therapeutic work-up.
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ISSN:0221-0363
DOI:10.1016/S0221-0363(07)74045-3