Key result
Magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound are both effective first-line imaging options for assessing suspected rotator cuff retears after prior repair.
Why the study?
Does MRI or US improve the assessment of suspected rotator cuff retear in patients after prior repair?
Does MRI or US improve the assessment of suspected rotator cuff retear in patients after prior repair?
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Either MRI or US can be considered a first-line imaging option to assess suspected rotator cuff retear after prior repair.
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MRI and US are both viable first-line imaging options for assessing suspected rotator cuff retears.
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Gyftopoulos et al. (2022) studied this question. Magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound are both effective first-line imaging options for assessing suspected rotator cuff retears after prior repair.
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