Table 3

Comparison of physical examination and ultrasonographic findings

S (%)Sp (%)PPV (%)NPV (%)
SS = supraspinatus; IS = infraspinatus; SB = subscapularis; SASD = subacromial-subdeltoid; ACCL = acromioclavicular; S = sensitivity; SP = specificity; PPV = positive predictive value; NPV = negative predictive value.
SS lesion79.3 50 95.814.2
SS tendinitis72.2 38.4 61.950
SS tear18.710010053.5
IS lesion70.5 90 85.770.5
IS tendinitis57.1 70.8 36.385
IS tear36.3 95 8073
SB lesion50 84.2 66.672.7
SB tendinitis50 88 5088
SB tear50 95.4 7587.5
Biceps tendinitis73.6 58.3 73.658.3
SASD bursitis42.8 88.2 7565.2
ACCL involvement58.3 85.7 93.337.5
Impingement65 72.7 81.253.3