Open AccessAccuracy of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging for detection of full thickness rotator cuff tears
Author(s) -
Gohar A. Naqvi,
Mutaz Jadaan,
Paul Harrington
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international journal of shoulder surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0973-6042
DOI - 10.4103/0973-6042.63218
Subject(s) - rotator cuff , medicine , tears , magnetic resonance imaging , gold standard (test) , shoulders , radiology , orthopedic surgery , ultrasound , arthroscopy , ultrasonography , surgery
Rotator cuff problems are frequently seen by orthopedic surgeons and accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate management. Value of the clinical assessment of a shoulder is often limited, therefore, imaging studies have important implications in the management of rotator cuff pathologies.
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