Publications by authors named "Kristen Twibill"
Shoulder Elbow
October 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study compared the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in detecting rotator cuff tears performed by general sonographers and specialized musculoskeletal sonographers.
- A total of 238 patients who underwent arthroscopy and had ultrasounds from both types of sonographers were analyzed, with findings compared to arthroscopic results.
- Musculoskeletal sonography demonstrated significantly higher accuracy (97%) and specificity (100%) compared to general sonography (91% accuracy, 86% specificity), indicating that expertise greatly enhances diagnostic reliability for rotator cuff injuries.
