Investigators recorded the location, area of the tear and anterior band, and noted the supraspinatus status. Average time between preoperative MRI and rotator cuff repair was 107.3 days.

Several patients in their 50s and 60s have had their rotator cuff tear diagnosed on MRI. How accurate is MRI for this purpose? Could it be overinterpreted? —Jorge Guzman Ortiz, MD, Jayuya, P.R ...

Recently published results showed that although diagnostic sensitivity of MRI was associated with subscapularis tear size, physical examination was independent of tear size.Researchers ...

Two MRI findings -- joint capsule edema and thickness at the axillary recess, specifically -- proved useful in predicting stiff shoulder in patients with small to large full-thickness rotator cuff ...

Additionally, as the prevalence (pre-test probability) for rotator cuff tear increases, this combined imaging strategy decreases in cost savings over MRI alone," said Suber.

How is this possible? you might ask. How can the doctor know that the rotator cuff is torn without having an MRI or x-ray? To discuss this, we will first begin with the clinical findings on x-ray.

The Lakers declined to speculate on the severity of the injury, but many rotator cuff injuries require surgery and three to six months of rehabilitation.

The four shoulder muscles that make up the rotator cuff can get worn or tear. Find out how physical therapy exercises and other treatment can help you feel better.

Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant underwent an MRI on his injured shoulder Thursday morning, which revealed a tear of the rotator cuff, the team announced. Bryant injured his right shoulder in the ...

A rotator cuff tear in your shoulder often requires surgery and a recovery of about six months. LSO/Getty Images Q. I am a 55-year-old skier who just returned from Colorado.

Leesburg, VA, February 19, 2020--Two MRI findings--joint capsule edema and thickness at the axillary recess, specifically--proved useful in predicting stiff shoulder in patients with rotator cuff ...

Kobe Bryant suffered a torn rotator cuff in Wednesday night’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, an MRI showed Thursday.