Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Ultrasound Measurement of the Thickness of Supraspinatus and Subscapularis Muscle Tendons in the Healthy Adult Population and Explore Correlations with Other Patient Demographic Characteristics
Harikrushna Patel, Chetan Mehta, Khushboo Goswami and Kunal Vadwala
Page: 433-437 | Received 17 Jun 2023, Published online: 04 Jul 2023
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Abstract
An efficient and trustworthy approach for determining the thickness of the rotator cuff tendons is ultrasound. The easiest technique to evaluate the tendon's thickness is to compare it to the tendon in the opposite shoulder. Ultrasound measurement of the thickness of supraspinatus and subscapularis muscle tendons in the healthy adult population and study correlations of this muscle tendon thickness with other patient demographic characteristics. This quantitative observational study was performed on 1000 patients between 18‐60 years coming for ultrasound using high frequency linear transducer of Samsung RS 80 EVo at Radiology department. Pre‐defined inclusion and exclusion criteria applied and patients are scanned in sitting position. Both shoulders are scanned for supraspinatus and subscapularis tendons of both shoulder at distance of 5, 10, 15 mm from its insertion point and average is taken of all three measurements. The data was analysed with standard statistical test. Subscapularis and Supraspinatus tendon thickness on both sides are compared in difference age groups, gender, BMI, handedness and occupation. Both subscapularis and supraspinatus tendon thickness was significantly higher among males (compared to females), overweight subjects, heavy workers, dominant (as compared to non dominant) as compared to normal weight subjects on both side (p<0.05). Increase in subscapularis and supraspinatus tendon thickness was observed with age among both male and females. Both subscapularis and supraspinatus tendon thickness was observed nearly similar between right and left handed subjects at both side (p>0.05). Present study has proposed normal dimensions of the rotator cuff for subscapularis and supraspinatus of Indian population. This study emphasizes screening of the other shoulder as a control.
How to cite this article:
Harikrushna Patel, Chetan Mehta, Khushboo Goswami and Kunal Vadwala. Ultrasound Measurement of the Thickness of Supraspinatus and Subscapularis Muscle Tendons in the Healthy Adult Population and Explore Correlations with Other Patient Demographic Characteristics.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.433.437
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.433.437