title: [Sonography as a screening method in suspected rupture of the rotator cuff].
abstract: We have found ultrasonography of the shoulder in differentiating between normal rotator cuff and rotator cuff lesion according to trauma a very helpful method. In comparison to arthrography it is a quick and painless method without any risk. Whereas other authors report a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 94% in shoulder disease we recommend ultrasonography in acute shoulder trauma as a screening method. Pathological findings in ultrasonography will make the decision for arthrography easy. The major diagnostic pitfall is the calcified tendon of the rotator cuff.
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Wening
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Triebel
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Holst
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Jungbluth
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000295:instrumentation; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis*
vernacular_title: Die Sonographie als Screeningmethode bei Verdacht auf Ruptur der Rotatorenmanschette.