Background: Previous research has suggested that dyslipidemia may be a risk factor for rotator cuff syndrome (RCS), and lipid-lowering drugs may aid in its treatment, though conclusions have not been ...

Iodinated contrast media (CM) have become indispensable in computed tomography (CT), angiography, and cardiac cathlab as well as in other X-ray-based procedures, for example in urology. In this ...

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It occurs when there is impingement of tendons or bursa in the shoulder from bones of the shoulder. Overhead activity of the shoulder, ...

In the current study, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the comparison of accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of the techniques in diagnosing SSC tendon tears. Also, we ...

In this retrospective study, STT ligament complex of 42 (male 69%, median age 37.5 years) asymptomatic (n = 25) and symptomatic (n = 17) (defined as pain described over the STT joint) individuals was ...

If you think you may have shoulder impingement syndrome, a doctor may refer you to a physical therapist (PT) who will perform tests to help identify exactly where the impingement is located and the ...

Objectives Initial diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis (COM) is sometimes difficult. This is especially true for the many patients not suitable for MRI, for those with low grade disease, and for those ...

Background Different diagnostic imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography (US), MRI, MR arthrography (MRA) are commonly used for the characterisation of rotator cuff (RC) disorders. Since the most ...

In about half of all patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCP), severe hip disorders that could be prevented by early surgery will develop. A prognostic test for this complication is also needed ...