title: Rotator cuff disorders: How to write a surgically relevant magnetic resonance imaging report?
abstract: Evaluation of rotator cuff is a common indication for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning of the shoulder. Conventional MRI is the most commonly used technique, while magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography is reserved for certain cases. Rotator cuff disorders are thought to be caused by a combination of internal and external mechanisms. A well-structured MRI report should comment on the relevant anatomic structures including the acromial type and orientation, the presence of os acromiale, acromio-clavicular degenerative spurs and fluid in the subacromial subdeltoid bursa. In addition, specific injuries of the rotator cuff tendons and the condition of the long head of biceps should be accurately reported. The size and extent of tendon tears, tendon retraction and fatty degeneration or atrophy of the muscles are all essential components of a surgically relevant MRI report.
authors: Ahmed M Tawfik, Ahmad El-Morsy, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35112, Egypt.
authors: Ahmed M
authors: AM
authors: Tawfik
authors: Ahmed M Tawfik, Ahmad El-Morsy, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35112, Egypt.
authors: Ahmad
authors: A
authors: El-Morsy
authors: Ahmed M Tawfik, Ahmad El-Morsy, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35112, Egypt.
authors: Mohamed Aboelnour
authors: MA
authors: Badran
keywords: Magnetic resonance imaging; Review; Rotator cuff tendons; Shoulder; Tendon tear