Prevalence of subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis in shoulder pain: an ultrasonographic study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The presence of the subacromial-subdeltoid (SASD) bursa inflammation has recently been proposed as a primary radiologic factor predicting persistent limitation and pain in operated patients. The aim of the study was to verify the hypothesis that pain, or increased shoulder pain, could be associated with SASD bursitis not only in operated patients but also in general population.

Methods

A consecutive series of 1940 shoulder ultrasound examinations were performed by our Department over a 5-year period using linear multi-frequency probes. All reports of examination executed for shoulder pain were reviewed. The video clips were independently reviewed by two radiologists: effusion in the SASD bursa and the presence of other pathological conditions were evaluated and confi

SUBMITTER: Draghi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4504865 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature