Ultrasound: Can it replace MRI in the evaluation of the rotator cuff tears?

Conclusion Ultrasound and MRI are comparable in both sensitivity and specificity. Since US is less expensive and more available, it could be considered as the screening method when rotator cuff integrity is the main question, if well-trained radiologists and high resolution equipments are available.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research