Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: The Relationship Between Shoulder Functional Tests and Ultrasound Parameters

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying patients diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. The study focuses on understanding how shoulder functional tests relate to ultrasound measurements. Patients are selected based on clinical evaluations like Neer's test, Hawkins Kennedy, and supraspinatus palpation test, with age limits between 18 and 70 years. The study is observational and conducted at a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic. Participants will undergo diagnostic evaluations where demographic data is collected, and shoulder function is assessed using DASH and Constant Murley scores. A radiologist with four years of musculoskeletal ultrasound experience will measure subacromial bursa thickness, supraspinatus tendon thickness, acromiohumeral distance, and the ratio of tendon thickness to acromiohumeral distance using a Siemens V8 ultrasound device in a specific arm position. During the study visit, patients will have their demographic information recorded and complete the functional scores. Ultrasound measurements will be taken to assess shoulder structures. Researchers will analyze these data to evaluate the relationship between functional test results and ultrasound parameters. The main outcomes measured on the study day include subacromial bursa thickness, supraspinatus tendon thickness, and acromiohumeral distance.

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Functional Tests Correlation With Ultrasound Parameters