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Albano D, Viglino U, Messina C, Fusco S, Gitto S, Lacelli F, Sconfienza LM. US-guided percutaneous irrigation of extra-shoulder calcific tendinitis. Br J Radiol 2024; 97:267-273. [PMID: 38263822 PMCID: PMC11027245 DOI: 10.1093/bjr/tqad020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous irrigation of calcific tendinopathy (US-PICT) applied out of the shoulder, comparing its effectiveness to US-PICT of the rotator cuff. METHODS Patients subjected to US-PICT for extra-shoulder calcific tendinitis (Case Group) were compared to those subjected to US-PICT of the rotator cuff (Control Group). We had pre-procedure Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score, 1- and 3-month VAS of patients of the Case Group, pre-procedure and 3-month VAS of patients of the Control Group. RESULTS The Case Group consisted of 41 patients (27 women; mean age: 45 ± 9years): 26 gluteus medius, 5 patellar tendon, 3 rectus femoris, 2 gluteus maximus, 2 common extensor tendon, 1 extensor carpi radialis longus, 1 pes anserinus, and 1 peroneus longus. The Control Group included 41 patients (27 women; mean age: 47 ± 11 years). The mean pre-procedure VAS of the Case Group was 8.8 ± 0.7 with a significant (P < .001) drop at 1 month (4.5 ± 0.6) and 3 months (3.6 ± 0.6). The mean pre-procedure VAS of the Control Group was 8 ± 1.4 and dropped to 3.1 ± 1.6 after 3 months (P < .001). Post-treatment VAS at 3 months was not significantly different between two Groups (P = 0.134). Similarly, the decrease of VAS from baseline to 3 months was not significantly different between the two Groups (P = 0.264). CONCLUSIONS US-PICT is a safe and effective procedure that can be used out of the shoulder. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE This study demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of US-PICT as a valuable therapeutic option for extra-shoulder calcific tendinitis, with similar clinical outcome to the same procedure performed in the rotator cuff. The technique must be adapted in some deeply located calcifications by means of the use of different needles and by thoroughly planning the access point for the procedure.
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- Domenico Albano
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan 20161, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Chirurgiche ed Odontoiatriche, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan 20122, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Scuola di Scienze Mediche e Farmaceutiche, Università di Genova, Genoa 16132, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan 20161, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan 20122, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan 20122, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan 20161, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan 20122, Italy
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- ASL2 Dipartimento di Diagnostica - Radiologia P.O. Ponente, Pietra Ligure 17027, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan 20161, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan 20122, Italy
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Dakkak M. Ultrasound-guided treatment of medial collateral ligament calcification of the knee with TenJet™: a case report. Pain Manag 2024; 14:29-33. [PMID: 38189140 DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2023-0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Calcification of the medial collateral ligament is a rare cause of medial knee pain along with functional impairment. Most cases are asymptomatic but those that are symptomatic typically respond to conservative management. However, in those instances with persistent symptoms that desire further intervention but want to minimize the risks associated with surgery, we present a novel approach for calcium removal with an ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle tenotomy with TenJet™ as a reasonable treatment modality.
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- Michael Dakkak
- Orthopaedic surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Delbello F, Spinnato P, Aparisi Gomez MP. Calcific Tendinopathy Atypically Located Outside the Rotator Cuff: A Systematic Review. Curr Med Imaging 2024; 20:e100423215585. [PMID: 37038296 DOI: 10.2174/1573405620666230410091749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Calcific tendinopathy is a common cause of painful shoulder easily identified with ultrasound or conventional radiography. Although the rotator cuff is by far the most common location of the disease and diagnostic or treatment strategies are well known in clinical practice, a lack of awareness characterizes the assessment of the other sites affected by this condition; consequently, the risk of underestimating the prevalence of atypical non-rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy is high. This may lead to expensive or invasive diagnostic exams and/or inappropriate treatment, whereas the condition is usually self-limited. The present study aims at analysing the frequency of calcific tendinitis in uncommon sites, in order to fill a gap in knowledge and awareness regarding non-rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy, thus avoiding improper clinical choices and helping to identify this condition. METHODS This systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. We performed a search on Pubmed and Scopus databases concerning atypically sited extra-rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy published since 1950. RESULTS The research found a total of 267 articles and 793 non-rotator cuff cases of calcific tendinopathy registered. The spine (213 – 26.86%), foot and ankle (191 – 23.95%), and hip (175 – 22.06%) appeared to be the most common sites of calcific tendinopathy after the rotator cuff, whereas the longus colli C1-C2 (204 – 25.72%), Achilles (173 – 21.81%), and rectus femori (61 – 7.69%) were the most commonly affected tendons. CONCLUSION A better awareness of this condition in several different sites of the body than the rotator cuff could avoid unnecessary choices both in assessment and treatment.
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- Federica Delbello
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gervasutta Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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Rizky DA, Lee K, Sulaeman WS, Butarbutar JCP, Suginawan ET. Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Lavage as Treatment for Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome with Suspected Same Patho-mechanism as Rotator Cuff Syndrome: A Case Report. J Orthop Case Rep 2023; 13:27-32. [PMID: 37521393 PMCID: PMC10379263 DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2023.v13.i07.3742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Pellegrini-Stieda syndrome is described as pain and restriction at the range of motioncaused by calcification in the medial collateral ligament (MCL) around the knee with the recognized radiographic findings of the lesion in the affected site. The pathomechanism of Pellegrini-Stieda is suspected to be similar as calcification of the rotator cuff that is thought to be reactive calcification followed by resorption and tendon remodeling involving four phases (pre-calcific, formative, resorptive, and healing) without any trauma history. Since the calcium deposit in the rotator cuff has been well managed by percutaneous lavage, in this case report, we assumed that the pathomechanism of Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome is similar to calcification of the rotator cuff, thus can be treated with the same principle using ultrasound-guided percutaneous lavage (UGPL). Objective The aim of the study was to discuss UGPL as management for Pellegrini-Stieda with suspected similar pathomechanism to rotator cuff calcification. Case Report A 52-year-old woman came to the outpatient clinic with a week of severe pain in her right knee. The patient had difficulty walking due to stiffness and pain that is aggravated by moving her knee. Radiographic examination confirmed calcified lesions located within the MCL on the right knee. In consideration of the acute pain, we opted to perform UGPL procedure. Follow-ups were done 1 week and 1 month after the procedure. The patient reported no pain when walking and bending her knee during the follow-up examination and there was no complication noted. Overall, she was very satisfied with the result. We also interviewed her for the lower extremity functional scale Score which the patient gave 64 points and 72 points out of 80 for week 1 and 1 month, respectively, indicating favorable results. Conclusion Based on our case, UGPL can be an option for treating Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome because it produces the same result as UGPL on rotator cuff calcification. Surgery should be the last resort if this procedure fails. Future high-quality randomized controlled trials were required to determine the reliability of this method.
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- Dio Asgira Rizky
- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Siloam Hospital Lippo Village, Tangerang, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Siloam Hospital Lippo Village, Tangerang, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Siloam Hospital Lippo Village, Tangerang, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Siloam Hospital Lippo Village, Tangerang, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Siloam Hospital Lippo Village, Tangerang, Indonesia
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Pirri C, Stecco C, Güvener O, Mezian K, Ricci V, Jačisko J, Novotný T, Kara M, Chang KV, Dughbaj M, Jain NB, Özçakar L. EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM Dynamic Ultrasound Protocols for Knee. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:e67-e72. [PMID: 36729007 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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ABSTRACT In this dynamic scanning protocol, ultrasound examination of the knee is described using various maneuvers to assess different conditions. Real-time patient examination and scanning videos are used for better simulation of the daily clinical practice. The protocol is prepared by several/international experts in the field of musculoskeletal ultrasound and within the umbrella of European Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Study Group in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine/Ultrasound Study Group of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
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- Carmelo Pirri
- From the Department of Neurosciences, Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy (CP, CS); Mersin University Medical School, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Mersin, Turkey (OG); Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic (KM); Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy (VR); Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic (JJ); Department of Orthopaedics, University J.E. Purkinje, Masaryk Hospital, Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic (TN); Hacettepe University Medical School, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Ankara, Turkey (MK, LÖ); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan (K-VC); National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan (K-VC); Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kuwait (MD); and Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, and Population and Data Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas (NBJ)
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Sung K, Raja AE, Tunis JG, Tunis BG, Zheng K, Sussman WI. Heterotopic Mineralization of the Medial Collateral Ligament: Our Experience Treating Two Cases of Calcific Versus Ossific Lesions With Ultrasonic Vacuum Debridement. Cureus 2023; 15:e36127. [PMID: 37065361 PMCID: PMC10100197 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Chronic injury to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) is common following an acute knee injury. This case report presents two patients that failed to respond to conservative treatment with clinical evidence of an MCL injury and radiographic finding of a benign-appearing soft tissue lesion in the MCL. Calcified or ossified lesions have been described with chronic MCL injuries. Ossification and calcification of the MCL have been observed as potential causes of chronic MCL pain. Here, we detail the distinction between these two distinct intra-ligamentous heterotopic deposits and describe a novel treatment approach using ultrasonic percutaneous debridement, a technique that is typically reserved for tendinopathies. In both cases, pain improved, and they were able to return to their prior level of function.
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Cocco G, Ricci V, Villani M, Delli Pizzi A, Izzi J, Mastandrea M, Boccatonda A, Naňka O, Corvino A, Caulo M, Vecchiet J. Ultrasound imaging of bone fractures. Insights Imaging 2022; 13:189. [PMID: 36512142 PMCID: PMC9748005 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-022-01335-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Ultrasound imaging is widely used to evaluate the neuromusculoskeletal system, and recently, a particular interest is mounting in assessing the bone tissue and fractures. Ultrasound can be considered a valuable diagnostic tool to perform a first-line evaluation of bone tissue, especially in particular settings without direct access to X-ray imaging and/or in emergency conditions. Moreover, different healing phases of bone fractures can be accurately assessed by combining the B-mode modality and (high-sensitive) color/power Doppler optimizing the management of patients-e.g., planning of progressive loads and rehabilitation procedures. In this review, we summarized the role of ultrasound imaging in the management of bone fractures and described the most common sonographic signs encountered in the daily practice by assessing different types of bone fractures and the progressive phases of the healing process.
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- Giulio Cocco
- grid.412451.70000 0001 2181 4941Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, G. D’Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
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- grid.507997.50000 0004 5984 6051Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Radiology, “Santissima Annunziata” Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Radiology, “Santissima Annunziata” Hospital, Chieti, Italy ,grid.412451.70000 0001 2181 4941Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, G. D’Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Radiology, “Santissima Annunziata” Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Radiology, “Santissima Annunziata” Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- grid.414090.80000 0004 1763 4974Internal Medicine, Bentivoglio Hospital, AUSL Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- grid.4491.80000 0004 1937 116XFirst Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- grid.17682.3a0000 0001 0111 3566Motor Science and Wellness Department, Parthenope University, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Radiology, “Santissima Annunziata” Hospital, Chieti, Italy ,grid.412451.70000 0001 2181 4941Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, G. D’Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy ,grid.414090.80000 0004 1763 4974Internal Medicine, Bentivoglio Hospital, AUSL Bologna, Bologna, Italy ,grid.4491.80000 0004 1937 116XFirst Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic ,grid.17682.3a0000 0001 0111 3566Motor Science and Wellness Department, Parthenope University, Naples, Italy ,grid.412451.70000 0001 2181 4941Department of Neuroscience Imaging and Clinical Sciences, G. D’Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
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- grid.412451.70000 0001 2181 4941Clinic of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, G. D’Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous irrigation of calcific tendinopathy outside the rotator cuff: short-term evaluation. Skeletal Radiol 2022; 51:2039-2044. [PMID: 35366095 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-022-04035-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES While ultrasound-guided percutaneous irrigation for painful calcific tendinopathy (US-PICT) is the treatment of choice for the rotator cuff, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the treatment of this condition with atypical location. The purpose of our study is to assess if US-PICT can be applied safely and successfully in atypical sites, outside of the rotator cuff. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the US-PICT performed outside the rotator cuff, in the last 5 years in a single institution. A total of 16 patients have been included in this study. We collected the values of the numerical rating scale (NRS) for pain pre- and post-procedure (7 days and 3-month follow-up). Moreover, we assessed the imaging studies available pre- and post-procedure (ultrasound and plain radiography) to assess complications. RESULTS In all the 16 patients (10F, 6 M; mean age 50.2; range 24-65-year-old), no complications have been observed during and after the procedures. The mean pain NRS before treatment was 8.7 (range 10-6) and dropped to 1.1 (6-0) after 1 week as well after 3 months 1.1 (6-0). The NRS pain reduction from baseline resulted to be statistically significant after 7 days and 3 months (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Our results suggest the safety and efficacy of this procedure, underlining the great potential of US-PICT applied even in different atypical locations.
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Ricci V, Mezian K, Cocco G, Donati D, Naňka O, Farì G, Özçakar L. Anatomy and Ultrasound Imaging of the Tibial Collateral Ligament: a Narrative Review. Clin Anat 2022; 35:571-579. [DOI: 10.1002/ca.23864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Vincenzo Ricci
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, ASST Fatebenefratelli‐Sacco Milan Italy
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and General University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging G. d'Annunzio University Chieti Italy
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- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute University of Bologna Bologna Italy
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- Institute of Anatomy, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs Aldo Moro University Bari Italy
- Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.) University of Salento Lecce Italy
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Hacettepe University Medical School Ankara Turkey
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Spinnato P. Safety and Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Irrigation for Painful Calcific Tendinopathy Located Outside the Rotator Cuff. Acad Radiol 2022; 29:172. [PMID: 34799257 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2021.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Sievert ZA, Bennett HJ, Weinhandl JT. Intra- and inter-rater reliability of ultrasound measures of the anterior cruciate ligament. J Ultrasound 2020; 24:49-55. [PMID: 32185703 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-020-00450-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Diagnostic ultrasound has accurately and reliably been utilized by clinicians to determine ACL morphology at the tibial insertion site, specifically measuring the entire ACL diameter, the anteromedial bundle (AM), and the posterolateral bundle. However, intra- and inter-rater reliability of these measures in a research setting is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine intra- and inter-rater reliability of ultrasound measures of ACL diameter and AM diameter in researchers with low-to-moderate ultrasound experience. We hypothesized that intra- and inter-rater reliability of ACL and AM diameters would reach acceptable levels, a minimal intraclass correlation (ICC) of 0.6 and a desired ICC of 0.8 with an α of 0.05 and β of 0.20. Fourteen volunteers participated in this study. During the ACL ultrasound measures, participants were seated with their knee flexed to at least 90°. Each rater recorded two images of both the right and left ACL and AM bundles. Next, participants were re-examined by rater one for intra-rater reliability analyses. Two-way random ICCs were conducted for intra-rater (between sessions) and inter-rater reliability for both the full ACL and the AM bundle diameters. Standard errors between sessions for Rater 1's AM bundle and ACL diameters were less than 0.03 cm. Intra-rater reliability was higher in AM bundles compared to full ACL, 0.76 versus 0.59, respectively. Standard errors between Rater 1 and Rater 2 were less than 0.03 cm. Inter-rater reliability was higher in AM bundles compared to full ACL, 0.71 versus 0.41, respectively. The results of the study indicate researchers with low-to-moderate training with ultrasound measures can locate and measure the ACL, but with greater reliability using the AM.
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- Zachary A Sievert
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, 2016 Student Recreation Center, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, 23529, USA
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, 2016 Student Recreation Center, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, 23529, USA.
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- Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies, The University of Tennessee, 322 HPER Building, 1914 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996-2700, USA
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