Rotator cuff tears are the most common upper extremity condition seen by primary care and
orthopaedic surgeons, with a spectrum ranging from tendinopathy to full-thickness tears with …

Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) are a common orthopedic problem, with a prevalence of 20% in the
general population that increases with age. 1 Although 50% of tears are degenerative and …

Objectives The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the diagnostic performance
of conventional MRI and MR arthrography for tendinosis, and partial and complete tears of …

Purpose We compared early and late physiotherapy for patients with small and medium size
rotator cuff tears following arthroscopic repair. Methods A single-centre, single-blinded …

Objectives In this study, ultrasound (US) contrast arthrography and subacromial-subdeltoid
bursography with the contrast agent of SonoVue were performed to evaluate their value for …

MSK ultrasound is a valuable imaging technique which has become increasingly popular in
recent years. This efficient technique proves beneficial in a variety of ways. MSK ultrasound …

Purpose To assess the consistency and quality of risk factor reporting for rotator cuff repair
(RCR) retear and identify risk factors most frequently associated with retear. Methods A …

Anatomic knowledge of the rotator cuff is important for image interpretation and
understanding pathology. The rotator cuff tendons of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus …

Musculoskeletal (MSK) diagnostic ultrasound has become an invaluable tool in the
assessment of musculoskeletal pathologies, including rotator cuff injuries, notably the …

BACKGROUND: Ultrasound imaging is shown to be superior to other imaging tools for the
evaluation of shoulder disorders in a primary care settings. In addition to its diagnostic utility …