This study aimed to examine the short-term effect of loading on the thickness of the supraspinatus tendon and acromiohumeral distance those with ... the normal fibrillar structure of the tendon with ...

The most commonly torn structure in the rotator cuff is the supraspinatus tendon. But tears can occur in the infraspinatus ... Depending on the symptoms you describe, the physical examination will ...

Tears were the most common pathology affecting supraspinatus accounting for 52% of all supraspinatus pathology and intrasubstance tears were the most common type of tear accounting for 51% of all ...

There are several tests commonly used to diagnose a meniscus tear. The investigation will typically start with a review of your medical history, a physical exam, and a battery of in-office tests known ...

Introduction: Specific scapula shapes are associated with full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon. A primary role of the supraspinatus is to actively stabilize the glenohumeral joint against ...

Objective: To compile and critique research on the diagnostic accuracy of individual orthopaedic physical examination tests in a manner that would allow clinicians to judge whether these tests are ...

in the case of a supraspinatus tear) or activities that involve reaching behind the back (e.g., toileting, putting on a shirt or coat, and brushing hair). There may be weakness of the arm when ...

1 Objectives: To investigate the diagnostic accuracy of five clinical tests in the diagnosis of supraspinatus tears and tendinosis compared with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods: A total of ...

This means that you might have a rotator cuff tear in your shoulder. The empty can test is also known as the Jobe test. It is used as a test of the rotator cuff muscles, especially the supraspinatus ...