Abstract: Introduction: The Rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons which provide strength and stability during shoulder motion and includes Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus & Teres minor muscles and their tendons.
There are numerous causes of shoulder disability, although Rotator cuff pathologies are most common cause of shoulder disability, Impingement syndrome, Bicipital tendinopathy, Dislocation, Adhesive capsulitis and Glenoid labral tears are other causes that can lead to shoulder pain and restriction of mobility of the shoulder
Objectives
1. To study the spectrum of rotator cuff pathologies encountered on Ultrasound & Magnetic resonance imaging.
2. To correlate Ultrasound and Magnetic resonance imaging findings.
Material and Methods: Present study was a single centric, cross sectional prospective, observational, hospital-based study in which 40 patients underwent ultrasound and MRI of the shoulder and findings of both were compared.
Results: Average age group of the study population was 49.77 years. The gender distribution in our study showed a male preponderance, of 16 males [53.3%] and 14 female [46.7%]. Study showed out of 40 patients, 21 patients (70%) had disease of the shoulder on right side while 9 patients (30%) had disease on left side. All of the patients in our study were right-handed. For partial thickness tears USG had a sensitivity of 92.86%, specificity of 100%. In cases with full thickness tears, 100% sensitivity and 96.3% specificity was achieved.
Conclusion: Based on our findings, USG can be used as a first line modality while investigating a case of shoulder joint pain to rule out rotator cuff tears and MRI should be used as second line non- invasive test to confirm the diagnosis & to rule out associated injuries.
Ultrasound is nearly as efficient as MRI and is practical, well accepted, and accurate non-invasive imaging technique in patients presenting with shoulder pain.
