ArticleSkeletal radiology2019
Anterior capsular abnormality: another important MRI finding for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
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- Magnetic resonance imaging features for diagnosing adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
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- Diagnostic performance and interreader agreement of individual and combined non-enhanced and contrast-enhanced MR imaging parameters in adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.Skeletal radiology · 2024Article
- Posterior capsule edema in adhesive capsulitis: comparison with established non-contrast MRI findings and multivariable analysis.European radiology · 2024Article
- Diagnostic Value of Superb Microvascular Imaging of the Rotator Cuff Interval for the Early Diagnosis of Frozen Shoulder.International journal of general medicine · 2024Article
- What is the most predictive magnetic resonance imaging finding of rotator cuff tear concomitant with shoulder stiffness?JSES international · 2023Article
- The role of MRI and Ultrasonography in Diagnosis and Treatment of Glenohumeral Joint Adhesive Capsulitis.Mediterranean journal of rheumatology · 2023Review
- MR imaging detection of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: impact of intravenous contrast administration and reader's experience on diagnostic performance.Skeletal radiology · 2022Article
- [Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder].Taehan Yongsang Uihakhoe chi · 2021Review
- Correlation of Ultrasound Findings With Clinical Stages and Impairment in Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2021Article
- Correlations between clinical features and MRI findings in early adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a retrospective observational study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Observational
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the usefulness of anterior capsular abnormality, thickening, and abnormal signal intensity on MRI for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis retrospective study included 29 patients with adhesive capsulitis and 20 controls. Clinical criteria with significant restricted passive motion was used for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis. The anterior capsular thickness and signal intensity were evaluated on the thickest portion of anterior glenohumeral joint capsule, located deep to the subscapularis muscle. In addition, the previously known MR findings of adhesive capsulitis, such as humeral and glenoid capsular thickness in axillary recess, maximal axillary capsular thickness, and coracohumeral ligament thickness, were measured. The presence of humeral and glenoid capsular abnormal hyperintensity in axillary recess, abnormal hyperintensity, and obliteration of the subcoracoid fat triangle were also evaluated.
resultsAll MRI findings significantly differed between adhesive capsulitis and controls. Among MR findings, multivariable analysis showed that anterior capsular thickness, maximal axillary capsular thickness, and anterior capsular abnormal hyperintensity were variables that could differentiate adhesive capsulitis from the control group, with odds ratios of 7.97, 17.75, and 12.41, respectively (p < 0.05). In ROC analysis, the anterior capsular thickness showed high diagnostic performances with an AUC of 0.897. The cut-off value of anterior capsular thickness at 3.5 mm showed excellent diagnostic accuracy, with sensitivity of 68.97% and specificity of 100%.
conclusionsAnterior capsular abnormality, thickening, and abnormal hyperintensity can be used for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, in addition to previously known abnormal MRI findings.
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