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The value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and clinical treatment of rotator cuff tear

Teng Jian-bo

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Objective:To study the ultrasonographic characteristics of rotator cuff tear and to evaluate the value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and clinical treatment of rotator cuff tear.Methods:Sixty-six patients suspected as rotator cuff tear were detected by ultrasound.Sonographic examinations were compared with surgery,arthrography or MRI.Results:Sonographic characteristics included focal abnormal echogenicity within the cuff,focal defect of the rotator cuff,invisibility of the cuff.The sensitivity of sonography in detecting rotator cuff tear was 98%(54/55),the specificity was 81%(17/21),and the accuracy was 93%(65/70).Conclusion:Sonography is the preferred examination method in the diagnosis and clinical treatment of rotator cuff tear.

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Objective:To study the ultrasonographic characteristics of rotator cuff tear and to evaluate the value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and clinical treatment of rotator cuff tear.Methods:Sixty-six patients suspected as rotator cuff tear were detected by ultrasound.Sonographic examinations were compared with surgery,arthrography or MRI.Results:Sonographic characteristics included focal abnormal echogenicity within the cuff,focal defect of the rotator cuff,invisibility of the cuff.The sensitivity of sonography in detecting rotator cuff tear was 98%(54/55),the specificity was 81%(17/21),and the accuracy was 93%(65/70).Conclusion:Sonography is the preferred examination method in the diagnosis and clinical treatment of rotator cuff tear.

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Objective:To study the ultrasonographic characteristics of rotator cuff tear and to evaluate the value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and clinical treatment of rotator cuff tear.Methods:Sixty-six patients suspected as rotator cuff tear were detected by ultrasound.Sonographic examinations were compared with surgery,arthrography or MRI.Results:Sonographic characteristics included focal abnormal echogenicity within the cuff,focal defect of the rotator cuff,invisibility of the cuff.The sensitivity of sonography in detecting rotator cuff tear was 98%(54/55),the specificity was 81%(17/21),and the accuracy was 93%(65/70).Conclusion:Sonography is the preferred examination method in the diagnosis and clinical treatment of rotator cuff tear.

Key concepts: Medicine, Rotator cuff, Echogenicity, Ultrasonography, Cuff, Radiology, Ultrasound, Tears

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