ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN ASSESSMENT OF ROTATOR CUFF LESIONS

Purpose: The main cause of rotator cuff lesions are traumatic injury and degeneration. Ultrasonography has a proven role in assessing tendons of the rotator cuff. This examination is used to identify and classify pathology, and it can help clinicians in making decisions about ongoing management of the condition. The aim of our study was to evaluate by ultrasonography the structure of the rotator cuff pathology in patients from Northern Caucasus region of Russian Federation. Methods and Materials: 41 patients (range 21–62 years) were examined. Clinical details in patients were shoulder pain and restriction of act…