Is coracoacromial arch angle a predisposing factor for rotator cuff tears?

CONCLUSION: Acromio-humeral and coraco-humeral distances are narrower than normal limits in patients with rotator cuff tears. In addition, coracoacromial arch angle may be a predisposing factor for rotator cuff tears.
PMID: 25205023 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology - August 29, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Cay N, Tosun O, Işık C, Unal O, Kartal MG, Bozkurt M Tags: Diagn Interv Radiol Source Type: research