[Clinical and nuclear magnetic resonance tomography diagnosis of glenoid labrum injuries].

Authors: Wallny T Sommer T Steuer K Vahlensieck M Wagner UA Schmitz A Schmitt O
Address: Orthopädische Universitätsklinik, Bonn.
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abstract

PURPOSE:

Clinical and radiological evaluation of labral tears remains challenging. It has been shown that intravenous administration of contrast agents produces an MR arthrographic effect without the need for intraarticular injection. This is the first study evaluating this new technique of indirect MR arthrography in diagnosis of glenoid labrum tears.

METHODS:

28 patients with clinically suspected labral injuries were prospectively investigated (1.5 Tesla, flexible surface coil). A native MR exam of the shoulder (transverse and oblique-coronar orientation, T1-weighted spin-, proton density- and T2*-weighted gradient echo sequences) and indirect MR arthrography (transverse and oblique-coronar orientation, fat-suppressed T1-weighted spin-echo sequences, intravenous injection of gadopentetate dimeglumine [0.1 mmol/kg], followed by 10-15 min of joint movement) were performed. Results were confirmed by arthroscopy and/or open surgery. Additionally sensitivity evaluation of clinical tests for investigation of labral tears were performed.

RESULTS:

Indirect MR-Arthrography improved delineation of the glenoid labrum and hyaline cartilage significantly (p < 0.05). Sensitivity and specificity of indirect MR arthrography in diagnosis of labral injuries were 90% and 89% respectively, compared to 79% and 67% of the native MR exam. The reliability of the checked clinical tests is not sufficient enough to determine labral lesions (predictive value between 50 and 70%).

CONCLUSION:

Indirect MR-arthrography is a promising non-invasive technique in the evaluation of the glenoid labrum.

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