Objective To update our previously published systematic review and meta-analysis by
subjecting the literature on shoulder physical examination (ShPE) to careful analysis in …

Background Different diagnostic imaging modalities, such as ultrasonography (US), MRI,
MR arthrography (MRA) are commonly used for the characterisation of rotator cuff (RC) …

Background Ultrasound (US) imaging is commonly used to visualise tendon structure. It is
not clear whether the presence of structural abnormalities in asymptomatic tendons predicts …

Lesions of the rotator cuff (RC) are a common occurrence affecting millions of people across
all parts of the globe. RC tears are also rampantly prevalent with an age-dependent …

Tendinopathy is frequently associated with structural disorganization within the tendon. As
such, the clinical use of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for tendinopathy has …

MRI and ultrasound are now widely used for the assessment of tendon and ligament
abnormalities. Healthy tendons and ligaments contain high levels of collagen with a …

Objectives To define the population prevalence of rotator cuff tears and test their association
with pain and function loss; determine if severity symptom correlates with tear stage severity …

Shoulder rotator cuff tendinopathy is a common debilitating condition that affects a person
daily function and the quality of life. Despite its frequent occurrence, the best treatment is still …

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

Background Reviews on the diagnostic performance of the examination tests for lateral
elbow tendinopathy (LET) based on updated context-specific tools and guidelines are …