Shoulder ultrasonography performed by orthopedic surgeons increases efficiency in diagnosis of rotator cuff tears

Shoulder ultrasonography performed by orthopedic surgeons increases efficiency in diagnosis of rotator cuff tears

Abstract Background Rotator cuff tears are very common and their incidence increases with age. Shoulder ultrasonography has recently gained popularity in detecting rotator cuff tears because of its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, time-saving, and real-time nature of the procedure. Well-trained ortho...

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Main Authors: Chih-Hao Chiu, Poyu Chen, Alvin Chao-Yu Chen, Kuo-Yao Hsu, Shih-Sheng Chang, Yi-Sheng Chan, Yeung-Jen Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Shoulder
Ultrasonography
Rotator cuff
Efficiency
Diagnosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0565-4

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