Ultrasound in Rotator Cuff Evaluation

Now more than ever, the use of ultrasonography (US) in the evaluation of the rotator cuff has gained widespread acceptance. US is as accurate as magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis rotator cuff pathology and provides the advantages of having low cost, ease of access, no radiation exposure, no contraindications, and the capability to perform dynamic evaluations. This chapter provides an overview of US in rotator cuff evaluation with a focus on ultrasound technique, normal anatomy, and pathologic findings.