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Diagnostic Accuracy Of Ultrasonography For Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Ali S Farooqi, Alexander Lee, David Novikov, Ann Marie Kelly, Xinning Li, John D Kelly, Robert L Parisien
Diagnostic Accuracy Of Ultrasonography For Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Ali S Farooqi, Alexander Lee, David Novikov, Ann Marie Kelly, Xinning Li, John D Kelly, Robert L Parisien
Department of Medicine Faculty Papers
Background: With recent improvements in transducer strength, image resolution, and operator training, ultrasound (US) provides an excellent alternative imaging modality for the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears.
Purpose: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of US for partial- and full-thickness rotator cuff tears and biceps tendon tears, compare diagnostic values with those of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using arthroscopy as the reference standard, assess longitudinal improvements in accuracy, and compare diagnostic values from operators with different training backgrounds.
Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 3.
Methods: The PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for full-text journal articles published …