Accuracy of Ultrasound in the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears

What is the accuracy of Ultrasound in the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears?

The diagnostic accuracy of US in evaluation of both partial- and full-thickness rotator cuff tears is comparable with MRI and highly correlates with arthroscopy, with a sensitivity and specificity of up to 95% when utilized by experienced operators.

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