Background: With recent improvements in transducer strength, image resolution, and
operator training, ultrasound (US) provides an excellent alternative imaging modality for the …

Background: Many imaging techniques have been developed for the detection of rotator cuff
tears (RCTs). Despite numerous quantitative diagnostic studies, their relative accuracy …

Rotator cuff tears are the most likely source of shoulder pain in adults and may cause
protracted disability. Management of rotator cuff tears is associated with considerable costs …

This paper provides an overview of current robot-assisted high-intensity focused ultrasound
(HIFU) systems for image-guided therapies. HIFU is a minimally invasive technique that …

Please see the Editorial Comment by Cristy N. French discussing this article.
BACKGROUND. It is unclear which, MRI or ultrasound (US), is the most useful imaging tool …

Background/Purpose The use of MRI as a diagnostic tool has gained popularity in the field
of orthopedics. Although 3-dimensional (3D) MRI offers more intuitive visualization and can …

The global disparity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a major challenge, with many
low‐and middle‐income countries (LMICs) experiencing limited access to MRI. The reasons …

Objective: Histotripsy is a focused ultrasound therapy that ablates tissue via the action of
bubble clouds. It is under investigation to treat a number of ailments, including renal tumors …

Background: Cost analysis studies in medicine were uncommon in the past, but with the
rising importance of financial considerations, it has become increasingly important to use …

Despite technical advances, repair of large or massive rotator cuff tears continues to
demonstrate a relatively high rate of failure. Rotator cuff repair or superior capsular …