Alireza Eajazi1, Steve Kussman2, Christina LeBedis1, Ali Guermazi1, Andrew Kompel1, Andrew Jawa3, Akira M Murakami1. 1. 1 Department of Radiology, Boston University Medical Center, 820 Harrison Ave, FGH Bldg, 3rd Fl, Boston, MA 02118. 2. 2 Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA. 3. 3 Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the biomechanical properties of the rotator cuff and glenohumeral joint and the pathophysiology, imaging characteristics, and treatment options of rotator cuff tear arthropathy (RCTA). CONCLUSION: Although multiple pathways have been proposed as causes of RCTA, the exact cause remains unclear. Increasing knowledge about the clinical diagnosis, imaging features, and indicators of severity improves recognition and treatment of this pathologic condition.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the biomechanical properties of the rotator cuff and glenohumeral joint and the pathophysiology, imaging characteristics, and treatment options of rotator cuff tear arthropathy (RCTA). CONCLUSION: Although multiple pathways have been proposed as causes of RCTA, the exact cause remains unclear. Increasing knowledge about the clinical diagnosis, imaging features, and indicators of severity improves recognition and treatment of this pathologic condition.
Authors: Russell K Stewart; Lisa Kaplin; Stephen A Parada; Benjamin R Graves; Nikhil N Verma; Brian R Waterman Journal: Orthop J Sports Med Date: 2019-10-15