| Literature DB >> 31745584 |
Amélie Loriaud1, Sylvain Bise1, Philippe Meyer1, Anselme Billaud2, Benjamin Dallaudiere1, Alain Silvestre1, Lionel Pesquer3.
Abstract
The critical shoulder angle (CSA) constitutes a straightforward and highly reproducible tool. Degenerative rotator cuff tears (RCT) are associated with a significantly larger CSA. In this review, the most relevant features of the CSA are summarized: (1) the relationship between the CSA and RCT pathophysiology, (2) accurate measurement of the CSA according to various imaging modalities, (3) the contribution of the CSA in predicting the occurrence of RCT, and (4) RCT recurrence after surgical repair.Keywords: MRI; Rotator cuff injuries; Shoulder; X-rays
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31745584 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-019-03337-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Skeletal Radiol ISSN: 0364-2348 Impact factor: 2.199