Guilherme Augusto Stirma, Paulo Santoro Belangero, Carlos Vicente Andreoli, Alberto de Castro Pochini, Nitamar Abdala, André Fukunishi Yamada, Benno Ejnisman
OBJECTIVES: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is currently the standard diagnostic tool for rotator cuff tears. However, its two-dimensional (2D) output, displayed on a monitor, can complicate the interpretation of anatomy. Three-dimensional (3D) imaging may offer a solution to this issue. This study aimed to demonstrate the diagnostic and interpretive value of a 3D model in assessing lesion anatomy. The hypothesis was that 3D models, compared to 2D MRI, can enhance the comprehension and knowledge of rotator cuff injuries, improve the application of classifications for total tears, and provide a more precise definition of the size and type of tear...
December 9, 2023: Journal of ISAKOS