Feasibility of high resolution ultrasound for SLAP tears of the shoulder compared to MR arthrogram

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this prospective pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of high resolution ultrasound in the detection of superior labral anteroposterior (SLAP) tears of the shoulder compared to MR arthrogram. METHODS AND MATERIALS: 48 adult patients were included in the study. All patients had high resolution ultrasound of the superior labrum and biceps labral anchor prior to MR arthrogram. Ultrasound and MR …