Biceps-Related Physical Findings Are Useful to Prevent Misdiagnosis of Cervical Spondylotic Amyotrophy as a Rotator Cuff Tear.

Conclusions: CSA is likely to be misdiagnosed as a rotator cuff tear; however, weakness and atrophy of the biceps are useful findings for differentiating between CSA and rotator cuff tears to prevent misdiagnosis.
PMID: 29503684 [PubMed]

Source: Asian Spine Journal - March 7, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Asian Spine J Source Type: research