Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound for Rotator Cuff Tears

Authors

Kelechi R. Okoroha, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Mohsin S. Fidai, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Joseph S. Tramer, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Kayla D. Davis
Patricia A. Kolowich, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Okoroha KR, Fidai MS, Tramer JS, Davis KD, and Kolowich PA. Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound for Rotator Cuff Tears. Ultrasonography 2019; 38(3):215-220.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2019

Publication Title

Ultrasonography

Abstract

Ultrasonography (US) is an inexpensive, convenient, and effective tool that can be used to evaluate the shoulder. It does not expose the patient to harmful radiation and can be used to evaluate the musculoskeletal system dynamically. Additionally, US is not subject to metal artifacts when evaluating patients with previously placed hardware. Over the years, US has been found to be reliable and accurate for diagnosing rotator cuff tears (RCTs), despite its operatordependence. The usage of US for diagnosing RCTs in orthopedic practice varies depending on practitioners' familiarity with the exam and the availability of experienced technicians. The purpose of this article is to review the diagnostic accuracy of US for identifying RCTs.

PubMed ID

30744304

Volume

38

Issue

3

First Page

215

Last Page

220