Head and Neck Imaging

The Preliminary Comparative Study between MRI and Arthroscopy Manifestation for Rotator Cuff Injury

Author:LIU Biao

affiliation:Department of Radiology, Guangxi guigang city people's hospital, guigang 537100, Guangxi Province, China

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Abstract

Objective To evaluate the value of MRI in the diagnosis of rotator cuff tear. Methods 42 cases with a history of shoulder trauma underwent MR imaging. The results of MRl were studied retrospectively and compared with the findings of surgery and arthroscopy. Results Based on the results of arthroscopy and surgery, 32 of 42 cases had been confirmed by arthroscopy, including 29 cases confirmed by MRI, 8 cases were not found have rotator cuff tear. Conclusion MRI was a good modality in the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears and glenoid labrum ruptures of shoulder trauma.

【Keyword】Rotator Cuff Tear; Diagnosis; MRI; Arthroscopy

【Chart number】R323.4+2

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】 10.3969/j.issn.1672- 5131.2016.12.041