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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Tendinosis, tendinitis, rotator cuff impingement syndrome, painful shoulder syndrome
- Tendinitis is not preferred term because there are no inflammatory cells
- Tendinosis, tendinitis, rotator cuff impingement syndrome, painful shoulder syndrome
Definitions
- Collagenous degeneration of rotator cuff tendons, usually supraspinatus (SS) tendon
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Brage K et al: Discriminative and convergent validity of strain elastography for detecting tendinopathy within the supraspinatus tendon: a cross-sectional study. JSES Int. 4(2):310-17, 2020
- Gellhorn AC et al: Intense focused ultrasound stimulation of the rotator cuff: evaluation of the source of pain in rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy. Ultrasound Med Biol. 41(9):2412-9, 2015
- McCreesh KM et al: Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? A systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 49(5):298-305, 2015
- Arend CF et al: Diagnostic value of tendon thickness and structure in the sonographic diagnosis of supraspinatus tendinopathy: room for a two-step approach. Eur J Radiol. 83(6):975-9, 2014
- Lewis JS: Rotator cuff tendinopathy/subacromial impingement syndrome: is it time for a new method of assessment? Br J Sports Med. 43(4):259-64, 2009
- Mayerhoefer ME et al: Shoulder impingement: relationship of clinical symptoms and imaging criteria. Clin J Sport Med. 19(2):83-9, 2009
- Teefey SA et al: Shoulder ultrasound vs MRI for rotator cuff pathology. PM R. 1(5):490-5, 2009
- Fritz LB et al: Cystic changes at supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon insertion sites: association with age and rotator cuff disorders in 238 patients. Radiology. 244(1):239-48, 2007
- Hambly N et al: Rotator cuff impingement: correlation between findings on MRI and outcome after fluoroscopically guided subacromial bursography and steroid injection. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 189(5):1179-84, 2007
- Sein ML et al: Reliability of MRI assessment of supraspinatus tendinopathy. Br J Sports Med. 41(8):e9, 2007
- Vanhoenacker FM et al: MR arthrography of the rotator cuff. JBR-BTR. 90(5):338-44, 2007
- Uri DS: MR imaging of shoulder impingement and rotator cuff disease. Radiol Clin North Am. 35(1):77-96, 1997
- Williams GR Jr et al: Anatomic, histologic, and magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities of the shoulder. Clin Orthop Relat Res. (330):66-74, 1996
- Timins ME et al: Increased signal in the normal supraspinatus tendon on MR imaging: diagnostic pitfall caused by the magic-angle effect. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 165(1):109-14, 1995
- Riley GP et al: Tendon degeneration and chronic shoulder pain: changes in the collagen composition of the human rotator cuff tendons in rotator cuff tendinitis. Ann Rheum Dis. 53(6):359-66, 1994
- Vahlensieck M et al: Two portions of the supraspinatus muscle: a new finding about the muscles macroscopy by dissection and magnetic resonance imaging. Surg Radiol Anat. 16(1):101-4, 1994
- Vahlensieck M et al: Two segments of the supraspinous muscle: cause of high signal intensity at MR imaging? Radiology. 186(2):449-54, 1993
- Fu FH et al: Shoulder impingement syndrome. A critical review. Clin Orthop Relat Res. (269):162-73, 1991
- Kjellin I et al: Alterations in the supraspinatus tendon at MR imaging: correlation with histopathologic findings in cadavers. Radiology. 181(3):837-41, 1991
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Tendinosis, tendinitis, rotator cuff impingement syndrome, painful shoulder syndrome
- Tendinitis is not preferred term because there are no inflammatory cells
- Tendinosis, tendinitis, rotator cuff impingement syndrome, painful shoulder syndrome
Definitions
- Collagenous degeneration of rotator cuff tendons, usually supraspinatus (SS) tendon
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Brage K et al: Discriminative and convergent validity of strain elastography for detecting tendinopathy within the supraspinatus tendon: a cross-sectional study. JSES Int. 4(2):310-17, 2020
- Gellhorn AC et al: Intense focused ultrasound stimulation of the rotator cuff: evaluation of the source of pain in rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy. Ultrasound Med Biol. 41(9):2412-9, 2015
- McCreesh KM et al: Acromiohumeral distance measurement in rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a reliable, clinically applicable method? A systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 49(5):298-305, 2015
- Arend CF et al: Diagnostic value of tendon thickness and structure in the sonographic diagnosis of supraspinatus tendinopathy: room for a two-step approach. Eur J Radiol. 83(6):975-9, 2014
- Lewis JS: Rotator cuff tendinopathy/subacromial impingement syndrome: is it time for a new method of assessment? Br J Sports Med. 43(4):259-64, 2009
- Mayerhoefer ME et al: Shoulder impingement: relationship of clinical symptoms and imaging criteria. Clin J Sport Med. 19(2):83-9, 2009
- Teefey SA et al: Shoulder ultrasound vs MRI for rotator cuff pathology. PM R. 1(5):490-5, 2009
- Fritz LB et al: Cystic changes at supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon insertion sites: association with age and rotator cuff disorders in 238 patients. Radiology. 244(1):239-48, 2007
- Hambly N et al: Rotator cuff impingement: correlation between findings on MRI and outcome after fluoroscopically guided subacromial bursography and steroid injection. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 189(5):1179-84, 2007
- Sein ML et al: Reliability of MRI assessment of supraspinatus tendinopathy. Br J Sports Med. 41(8):e9, 2007
- Vanhoenacker FM et al: MR arthrography of the rotator cuff. JBR-BTR. 90(5):338-44, 2007
- Uri DS: MR imaging of shoulder impingement and rotator cuff disease. Radiol Clin North Am. 35(1):77-96, 1997
- Williams GR Jr et al: Anatomic, histologic, and magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities of the shoulder. Clin Orthop Relat Res. (330):66-74, 1996
- Timins ME et al: Increased signal in the normal supraspinatus tendon on MR imaging: diagnostic pitfall caused by the magic-angle effect. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 165(1):109-14, 1995
- Riley GP et al: Tendon degeneration and chronic shoulder pain: changes in the collagen composition of the human rotator cuff tendons in rotator cuff tendinitis. Ann Rheum Dis. 53(6):359-66, 1994
- Vahlensieck M et al: Two portions of the supraspinatus muscle: a new finding about the muscles macroscopy by dissection and magnetic resonance imaging. Surg Radiol Anat. 16(1):101-4, 1994
- Vahlensieck M et al: Two segments of the supraspinous muscle: cause of high signal intensity at MR imaging? Radiology. 186(2):449-54, 1993
- Fu FH et al: Shoulder impingement syndrome. A critical review. Clin Orthop Relat Res. (269):162-73, 1991
- Kjellin I et al: Alterations in the supraspinatus tendon at MR imaging: correlation with histopathologic findings in cadavers. Radiology. 181(3):837-41, 1991
