Ultrasound assessments of the rotator cuff of 97 patients with subacromial pain by the two investigators
| Ultrasound finding | Investigator B† | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigator A* | Intact | PTT | FTT |
| Intact | 63 | 0 | 1 |
| PTT | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| FTT | 0 | 0 | 8 |
The rotator cuff was categorised into intact, partial-thickness and full-thickness tearing.
*Investigator A=shoulder surgeon.
†Investigator B=experienced radiologist.
Intact=no cuff tearing.
FTT, full-thickness tear; PTT, partial-thickness tear.