Rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy (RCCT) is a very common condition caused by the
presence of calcific deposits in the rotator cuff (RC) or in the subacromial-subdeltoid (SASD) …

Background: Many imaging techniques have been developed for the detection of rotator cuff
tears (RCTs). Despite numerous quantitative diagnostic studies, their relative accuracy …

Background In 2001, the European League Against Rheumatism developed and
disseminated the first guidelines for musculoskeletal (MS) ultrasound (US) in rheumatology …

Ultrasound is an established modality for shoulder evaluation, being accurate, low cost and
radiation free. Different pathological conditions can be diagnosed using ultrasound and can …

In this dynamic protocol, ultrasound examination of the shoulder using different maneuvers
is described for several/relevant shoulder problems. Scanning videos are coupled with real …

Objective To study changes in supraspinatus tendon elasticity after a 448 kHz capacitive
resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMR) intervention in professional badminton players …

Purpose To determine whether the use of one or two needles influences procedure
performance and patient outcomes for ultrasonography (US)-guided percutaneous irrigation …

Background The reduction of the subacromial space has traditionally been linked to rotator
cuff pathology. The contribution of this narrowing, both in the development and maintenance …

Abstract Purpose Adhesive Capsulitis (AC) is a musculoskeletal disorder initially described
by Codman in 1934. The disease is characterized by pain-limited restriction in active and …

Ultrasonography (US) is a useful diagnostic method that can be easily applied to identify the
cause of shoulder pain. Its low cost, excellent diagnostic accuracy, and capability for …