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Clinician performing shoulder ultrasound and corresponding rotator-cuff sonographic image showing the supraspinatus tendon over the humeral head.

Ultrasound vs MRI for Rotator-Cuff Tears: What the Evidence Really Shows

A 2021 meta-analysis comparing ultrasound and MRI found that musculoskeletal ultrasound offers equal diagnostic accuracy for full-thickness rotator-cuff tears when performed by trained clinicians. With real-time dynamic assessment, lower cost, and immediate access, ultrasound is redefining shoulder evaluation in sports medicine serving as the first-line tool for diagnosis, communication, and early rehabilitation.

Carlos Jimenez

Oct 193 min read