The Effect of Time Interval from MRI to Rotator Cuff Repair on Tear Size: Imaged vs. Actual Tear Size

MRI is the advanced imaging modality of choice for the evaluation and diagnosis of full thickness rotator cuff tears (RCT). Tear size progression has been correlated with increasing pain. However, there is little data on tear size progression in symptomatic RCT with regard to time from MRI to actual rotator cuff repair (RCR). The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of time (from date of MRI measured tear dimensions to date of RCR measured intraoperative tear dimensions) on tear size progression.
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research