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Does anyone know whether a rotator cuff tear could be missed in imaging?
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Small tears commonly: Samller partial thickness tears can often be missed on routine mris. Really a thorough history and detailed physical examination should discern over 95% of all rotator cuff tears. The MRI should really only be a preop surgical tool to ascertain whether any other concomitant pathology exists that may also require more surgery and help with efficient use of or time.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: No test is 100% accurate and we base our decision for treatment based on a diagnosis resulting from a thorough history and examination which is then combined with any additional indicated tests. Learn more here: http://www.Theshouldercenter.Com/rotator-cuff-tear.Htm.
Answered 12/7/2012
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