Ultrasound for rotator cuff muscle quality
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound technique to check the quality of the shoulder muscles that help lift your arm. It may help doctors better understand shoulder problems and guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have shoulder pain, weakness, or limited arm movement.
- You must have had an MRI or CT scan of your shoulder within the past 12 months.
- You must be willing to have an ultrasound of your shoulder.
- You cannot have had prior surgery on the affected shoulder.
- You cannot have a recent shoulder injury, fracture, or dislocation.
- You cannot have rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory diseases affecting the shoulder.
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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