The goal of this study was to compare the diagnostic performance of 16-detector helical CT arthrography with 1.5-T MR arthrography in the imaging evaluation of rotator cuff lesions in 56 patients.

Background Pathology of the soft tissues of the shoulder including the musculotendinous rotator cuff and subacromial bursa are extremely common and are a principal cause of pain and suffering.

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear? A rotator cuff tear is a rip in the group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder joint and let you lift and rotate your arms (your rotator cuff). It’s ...

Your rotator cuff includes several muscles that support range of motion in your arm and shoulder while holding the socket in place. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that hold your upper arm ...

“I have had pain in my shoulder on and off for a couple of months, but now I’m unable to lie on the shoulder at night and am having more difficulty raising my arm. What should I do?” The first step is ...

A rotator cuff injury will probably cut short Mike Schmidt’s 1988 season, and possibly, his career. Dr. Phillip Marone, the Phillies team physican, reported that Schmidt has at least a partially torn ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . With arthroscopic rotator cuff repair looking like it will dominate the field shortly, it is a good time for a ...

Shoulder pain is often related to rotator cuff injuries. The rotator cuff stabilizes the ball of the shoulder joint in the socket and is involved with daily shoulder movements. Repetitive lifting or ...

A rotator cuff tear is a tear in your shoulder tendons. Four muscles come together as tendons in your shoulder to keep your upper arm bone in your shoulder socket. When your rotator cuff is torn, it ...

The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles that aid shoulder movement and stabilize the joint. It’s a commonly injured area. Every time you move your shoulder, you’re using your rotator cuff to ...