Ultrasonography and MR Arthrogram in Detection of Shoulder Joint Disorders

Abstract

MR Athrography was found superior over conventional MRI in its sensitivity regarding specifically labral tears whereas 0% of patients were found positive by conventional MRI, 10% of patients were detected by MRA, followed by bankert lesion being positive in 7% by conventional MRI Whereas 27% were proved positive by MRA, ALPSA was negative in 100% of patients who underwent conventional MRI while 3% positive result was detected by MRA, and finally compared to 3% positive SLAP cases detected by conventional MRI, 7% positive cases were proved by MRA. In conclusion Our results suggest that Ultrasound together with MR arthrography enhances the accuracy of MR in the evaluation of the glenoid labrum and rotator cuff tendon. Keywords: Posterior Band Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament Tear - Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament Complex