Background Alterations in scapular orientation and dynamic control, specifically involving
increased anterior tilt and downward rotation, are considered to play a substantial role in …

Objective Shoulder symptoms are common, and imaging is being increasingly used to help
with management. However, the relationship between imaging and symptoms remains …

Background Retearing of the supraspinatus (SSP) tendon after repair is relatively common,
but its cause is rarely clear. Although the role of acromion morphology and glenoid …

Rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP) was a term proposed to replace scientifically
outdated and potentially flawed diagnoses such as subacromial im**ement syndrome, as …

Shoulder pain is the third most common complaint made by patients to their physicians, and
is particularly prevalent in older patients. 1 The leading causes of shoulder pain diagnosed …

Scapular mobility plays a central role in normal shoulder function, and alterations in
scapular mobility have been suggested as a factor in im**ement syndrome. We therefore …

Background Accurate knowledge of the scapular anatomy is fundamental for the
preoperative evaluation but some bony landmarks are difficult to identify. Statistical …

Background This study systematically summarizes quantitative imaging biomarker research
in non-traumatic neck and shoulder musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). There were two …

Objective To evaluate the relationships between acromial anatomy and developmental
alterations with rotator cuff tears in female patients and compare these parameters on …

The relationship between external shoulder im**ement and rotator cuff disease has been
the subject of much research, but the theories of cause and effect remain controversial …