Elastography for shoulder tendon problems vs. MRI
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares a special ultrasound technique, sonoelastography, to MRI for evaluating shoulder tendon injuries. It may help doctors diagnose tendon tears and tendinitis without the need for MRI.
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Who can take part
- You have shoulder pain from an injury or without a known cause
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have not had past surgery on your rotator cuff tendons
- You do not have calcium deposits in your shoulder tendons seen on prior scans
- You have no medical reason that prevents you from having an MRI, like a pacemaker
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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