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Pain related to rotator cuff abnormalities: MRI findings without clinical significance.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20512880     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
MRI has become an important diagnostic tool in the evaluation of rotator cuff pathology and the technology continues to evolve. Direct MR arthrography, diagnosis-specific sequencing such as fat suppression, special positioning such as abducted externally rotated (ABER) views and ultra high field magnets allow for an unprecedented level of detail in imaging. In this article, we review MRI findings in patients with rotator cuff abnormalities that are anatomic variants or incidental findings. Although MRI findings may be diagnostic in some cases, we find that clinical correlation with history and physical examination is critical to differentiate between anatomic variants, incidental findings, and true pathology. We conclude that good communication between the orthopedic surgeon and the radiologist is necessary to optimize diagnostic yield.
Authors:
Jenny T Bencardino; Luis S Beltran
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1522-2586     ISO Abbreviation:  J Magn Reson Imaging     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-31     Completed Date:  2010-09-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9105850     Medline TA:  J Magn Reson Imaging     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1286-99     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York 10003, USA. jenny.bencardino@nyumc.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arthrography / methods*
Humans
Ligaments / pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Orthopedics / methods
Pain*
Radiology / methods
Reproducibility of Results
Rotator Cuff / anatomy & histology*,  injuries,  pathology*

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