Advancing Diagnostics
The Role of Ultrasound and MR Imaging in Evaluating Musculotendinous Pathologies of the Shoulder Joint – A Comprehensive Literature Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22358438 |
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| Authors | Taflah Obeed Alanai (Ministry of Health), Meshari Almutairi (Ministry of Health), Meshari Thamer Almutairi, Sultan Obaid Alshalawi (Ministry of Health), Mohammed Fawaz Saed Aladyani (Ministry of Health), Ahmad Solaiman Alrokhemi (Ministry of Health), Abdullah Alotaibi (0000-0001-7780-8137, Ministry of Health), Abdul Majeed Mansour Al-Otaibi, Nawaf Al-Mutairi (0009-0002-7173-4514, Ministry of Health), Nawaf Farhan Almutairi, Sarah Alqahtani (0000-0002-8452-9811, Ministry of Health), Sarah Fahad Saad Alqahtani, Fawaz Mufarrij Majed Alsubaie (Ministry of Health), Hamed Bader M Almutairi, H Almutairi (Ministry of Health) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1817-1822 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-25 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Ecohumanism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2752-6798 • E-ISSN: 2752-6801 |
| Publisher | Creative Publishing House (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.62754/joe.v3i8.4882 |
| OpenAlex | W4404706219 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
Musculotendinous pathologies of the shoulder joint are a common source of pain and functional impairment, often requiring precise imaging for accurate diagnosis and management. This review explores the roles of ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluating these conditions, focusing on their diagnostic strengths, limitations, and clinical applications. Ultrasound offers dynamic, real-time assessment with high accuracy for superficial structures, making it a cost-effective option for evaluating rotator cuff tears and tendinopathies. MRI, on the other hand, is the gold standard for comprehensive imaging of deep soft tissues, labral injuries, and subtle intra-articular abnormalities. Recent advances in both modalities, including AI-powered ultrasound and faster MRI sequences, have enhanced diagnostic capabilities. This review synthesizes evidence from the past decade, comparing the sensitivity, specificity, and cost-effectiveness of US and MRI while discussing scenarios where their integration can provide the most benefit. The findings emphasize the need for modality selection tailored to clinical presentations, the expertise of practitioners, and healthcare resource availability. Future research should aim to standardize imaging protocols and explore innovative multimodal approaches to improve diagnostic accuracy further
Radiology · Shoulder joint · Ultrasound · Ultrasound imaging · Engineering · Medicine · Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation · Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries · Shoulder Injury and Treatment · Surgery
| Highly cited | No |
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