Treatment of “subacromial impingement syndrome” of the shoulder has changed drastically
in the past decade. The anatomical explanation as “impingement” of the rotator cuff is not …

Background Shoulder pain is a very common symptom. Disorders of the rotator cuff tendons
due to wear or tear are among the most common causes of shoulder pain and disability …

Background: With recent improvements in transducer strength, image resolution, and
operator training, ultrasound (US) provides an excellent alternative imaging modality for the …

Purpose To investigate the effectiveness of isolated eccentric versus conventional exercise
therapy in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Methods Thirty-six patients with rotator cuff …

Background: Needle aspiration of calcific deposits (NACD) is a frequently used treatment for
rotator cuff calcific tendinitis (RCCT). However, a substantial number of patients experience …

Background Ultrasound imaging (US) is considered an accurate and widely available
method to diagnose subacromial disorders. Yet, the frequency of the specific US-diagnosed …

Currently evidence-based practice has given scientific weight to the physical therapist
profession; it is essential that all medical professional and physical therapists know the …

Background MRI is the current pre-operative imaging standard in recurrent anterior shoulder
instability; however, CT has increasingly gained interest due to its advantages in the …

Background Disorders of rotator cuff tendons results in acute pain limiting the normal range
of motion for shoulder. Of all the tendons in rotator cuff, supraspinatus (SSP) tendon is …

Purpose To compare the accuracy of ultrasonography and MR arthrography (MRA) imaging
in detecting of rotator cuff tears with arthroscopic finding used as the reference standard …