Rotator Cuff Tear
Conditions
Keywords
rotator cuff tear, asymptomatic, natural course, tear characteristics, Asymptomatic rotator cuff tears, Natural course of rotator cuff tears
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to analyze the natural course of asymptomatic rotator cuff tears.
Detailed description
Fifty subjects with an asymptomatic rotator cuff tear were identified in an earlier study. Clinical, sonographic and MRI reexamination of these subjects is performed after an interval of three years. Findings of interest include: (1) the symptomatic status of the subjects (still asymptomatic or symptomatic); (2)tear size on sonography and MRI (unchanged or increased); (3)degree of muscle atrophy on MRI (unchanged or deteriorated); (4)degree of fatty muscle degeneration on MRI (unchanged or deteriorated). We want to analyze whether a change in these tear characteristics is associated with a change of the symptomatic status of these subjects.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects with an asymptomatic rotator cuff tear at least in one shoulder, tear demonstrated both on MRI and sonography, ASES score exceeding 90 points
Exclusion criteria
* Earlier periods with shoulder pain and dysfunction, earlier treatment for shoulder problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symptoms from a rotator cuff tear | 8 years | The symptomatic status of initially asymptomatic rotator cuff tears is followed up by reexamination after three and eight years |
| Tear characteristics on MRI and sonography | 8 years | Tear characteristics from initially asymptomatic rotator cuff tears are followed up by reexamination by MRI and sonography after three and eight years |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed