Utility of Preoperative Shear-Wave Elastography of the Supraspinatus Muscle for Predicting Successful Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Observational Study With MRI Correlation
Jeung Yeol Jeong, Eun Kyung Khil, A Yeon Kim, Seun Ah Lee, Jung‐Ah Choi
Abstract
Preoperative SWE may serve as a prognostic marker in patients with rotator cuff tear.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRotator cuffSupraspinatus muscleAtrophyMuscle atrophyElastographyRotator cuff injuryUltrasoundProspective cohort studySurgeryRadiologyNuclear medicineInternal medicineShoulder Injury and TreatmentShoulder and Clavicle InjuriesSports injuries and prevention