Key result
The redefined Acromion Index, calculated using a novel radiographic measurement technique, did not significantly differ between patients with complete, partial, or no rotator cuff tears (p=0.095).
Why the study?
Although many radiographic parameters associated with rotator cuff tears have been described, the study aimed to measure the capacity to predict rotator cuff tears by reinterpreting the acromion index with a new radiographic measurement technique.
Does a redefined Acromion Index measurement on shoulder radiography predict rotator cuff tears in patients with shoulder pain?
Population
62 patients with shoulder MRI reports and shoulder radiographs
Comparison
Complete vs partial vs no rotator cuff tear
Authors
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New AI measurement fails to predict rotator cuff tears on radiographs; leaves open the diagnostic value of redefined acromion index and requires larger validation studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=62)
No
Does a redefined Acromion Index measurement on shoulder radiography predict rotator cuff tears in patients with shoulder pain?
p-value: p=0.095
A redefined measurement technique for the Acromion Index on shoulder radiography does not predict the presence or severity of rotator cuff tears.
Aydın et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Rotator Cuff Tears (n=62). Redefined Acromion Index vs. Patients without rotator cuff tears was evaluated on Difference in redefined Acromion Index among patients with complete, partial, and no rotator cuff tears (p=0.095). The redefined Acromion Index, calculated using a novel radiographic measurement technique, did not significantly differ between patients with complete, partial, or no rotator cuff tears (p=0.095).
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