Abstract:INTRODUCTION:We propose a new radiographic classification of greater tuberosity changes seen in patients with atraumatic rotator cuff dysfunction. The aim of this study is to determine the predictive values and accuracy of this classification for the detection of rotator cuff tears using arthroscopic findings as the gold standard.
STUDY DESIGN & METHODS:This was a retrospective study of 91 consecutive patients (47 male, 44 female; mean age 57 year old) who underwent shoulder arthroscopy for a clinical diagnosi… Show more
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