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    How is Elastography beneficial if I have Frozen Shoulder?

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  • Prof George Murrell

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    https://georgemurrellshoulders.com.au/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChiJTpyhxDQnHUc0XvXywtA Professor George Murrell loves to diagnose, image and treat all shoulder conditions. He has state-of-the-art on-site x-ray and ultrasound facilities, and performs arthroscopic/keyhole … View Profile

    Using shear-wave elastography, we have demonstrated that patients with frozen shoulder exhibit marked thickening of the joint capsule, and a 60% increase in supraspinatus tendon stiffness compared with the unaffected side.

    These findings provide a biological explanation for our previously documented clinical observation that patients with shoulder loss of motion tend to have lower rotator cuff re-tear rates after surgery.

    Rather than stiffness being harmful, elastography suggests it reflects increased collagen deposition and a heightened healing response at the tendon–bone interface.

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