Clinical and imaging findings of shoulders—landmark versus CT guided injection
| Landmark injection group (n = 40) | CT guided injection group (n = 37) | |
|---|---|---|
| GH, glenohumeral joint; AC, acromioclavicular joint. | ||
| x Ray findings | ||
| Normal | 2 | 8 |
| GH changes only | 10 | 7 |
| AC changes only | 9 | 6 |
| GH and AC changes | 9 | 12 |
| Greater tuberosity changes only | 7 | 0 |
| Subacromial changes only | 1 | 2 |
| Not performed | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrasound findings | ||
| Normal | 3 | 3 |
| Partial tear supraspinatus tendon | 10 | 6 |
| Full tear supraspinatus tendon | 18 | 18 |
| Biceps rupture only | 2 | 0 |
| Other rotator cuff tears | 1 | 4 |
| Tendonitis only | 2 | 0 |
| Not performed | 2 | 6 |
| Clinical findings | ||
| Global painful movement | 11 | 16 |
| Painful arc | 11 | 9 |
| Joint crepitus | 2 | 6 |
| Painful, restricted movement | 16 | 5 |
| Not recorded | 1 | |