Elastographic Stiffness of the Rotator Cuff Pre and Post Surgical Repair in 115 Consecutive Patients
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on July 10, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Background:Higher retear rates after rotator cuff repair have been reported in older patients with large tears. Shear wave elastography (SWE) offers a noninvasive, objective way to assess tendon stiffness, yet the relationship between the preoperative and ...
Background:Higher retear rates after rotator cuff repair have been reported in older patients with large tears. Shear wave elastography (SWE) offers a noninvasive, objective way to assess tendon stiffness, yet the relationship between the preoperative and ...