Rotator cuff tear arthropathy: Pathophysiology, imaging characteristics, and treatment options

Alireza Eajazi; Steve Kussman; Christina Lebedis; Ali Guermazi; Andrew Kompel; Andrew Jawa; Akira M. Murakami

doi:10.2214/AJR.14.13815

Rotator cuff tear arthropathy: Pathophysiology, imaging characteristics, and treatment options

Alireza Eajazi, Steve Kussman, Christina Lebedis, Ali Guermazi, Andrew Kompel, Andrew Jawa, Akira M. Murakami

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to review the biomechanical properties of the rotator cuff and glenohumeral joint and the pathophysiology, imaging characteristics, and treatment options of rotator cuff tear arthropathy (RCTA). CONCLUSION. Although multiple pathways have been proposed as causes of RCTA, the exact cause remains unclear. Increasing knowledge about the clinical diagnosis, imaging features, and indicators of severity improves recognition and treatment of this pathologic condition.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	W502-W511
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	205
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.14.13815
State	Published - Nov 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Arthropathy
Biomechanics
Imaging
MRI
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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