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• TITLE: Sonographic evaluation of the post-operative rotator cuff: Does tendon thickness matter?

  AUTHORS: J. Lasbleiz, T. Benkalfate, J. N. Morelli, J. Jan

  KEYWORDS: Rotator Cuff; Sonography; Postoperative Imaging; Arthroscopy; Postoperative Evaluation

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics, Vol.3 No.3, September 24, 2013

  ABSTRACT: The goal of this work is to determine whether sonographic measures of tendon thickness correlate with post-operative functional parameters or re-tear rates. 53 consecutive patients with supraspinatus tears on MRI were examined by an orthopedic surgeon to determine: pre-and post-operative patient pain (via Constant-Murley scale), night time pain, maximum force production by the affected arm (in pounds), and range of motion deficits. Post-operative ultrasound at 3 and 12 months following surgery was performed to evaluate for recurrent tear and to measure tendon thickness. Post-operative tendon thickness was inversely related to patient age (r = －0.24; p value of tendon thickness. Post-operative tendon thickness did not successfully predict post-operative functional outcomes or pain levels (p > 0.05). Normal post-operative tendon thickness of the rotator cuff decreases from 3 to 12 months following surgery. Thickness is reduced in patients with more severe tears and in older patients but does not correlate with post-operative patient pain or functional outcomes.