title: Magnetic resonance imaging of the rotator cuff interval.
abstract: The rotator cuff interval (RCI) is an important and anatomically complex region of the rotator cuff that is critically important to normal glenohumeral function. Recognition of common pathologies in this region on imaging examinations is especially important as injuries may be difficult to detect on clinical examination and even at arthroscopy. Familiarity with the magnetic resonance imaging appearance of the normal and abnormal RCI and the ability to convey findings to orthopedic and sports medicine referrers are essential to facilitate prompt creation of effective treatment plans.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
authors.forename: Douglas P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Beall
authors.forename: Yoav
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Morag
authors.forename: Justin Q
authors.initials: JQ
authors.lastname: Ly
authors.forename: M Brandon
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Charles B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Pasque
authors.forename: Brett A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Braley
authors.forename: Hal D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Annette M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Stapp
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000033:anatomy & histology*