Hamada tested whether plain radiographic changes in massive rotator cuff tears can be graded and whether they progress toward cuff-tear arthropathy over time. Retrospective radiographic series of 22 conservatively treated, arthrographically diagnosed massive tears, with 7 followed more than eight years for change in grade.
Hamada tested whether plain radiographic changes in massive rotator cuff tears can be graded and whether they progress toward cuff-tear arthropathy over time. Retrospective radiographic series of 22 conservatively treated, arthrographically diagnosed massive tears, with 7 followed more than eight years for change in grade.