Interrater and intrarater reliability of four different classification methods for evaluating acromial morphology on standardized radiographs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acromial morphology is an important pathophysiological factor for the development of subacromial impingement syndrome. There are 3 radiological methods to evaluate acromial morphology: Bigliani, modified Epstein, and acromial angle. However, their reliability have not been compared in a single study, nor using standardized radiographs. Consequently, the evaluation of acromial morphology is currently not validated though its widespread use across the world. The objective of this study was to investigate reliability of the 3 known classifications and the novel Copenhagen Acromial Curve classification.

Methods

Three experienced clinicians rated 102 standardized supraspinatus outlet view radiographs with the 4 classification methods in 2 separate sessions a month apar

SUBMITTER: Mayntzhusen TW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10229407 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature