Diagnostic value of dual-energy CT virtual monochromatic imaging for supraspinatus tendon injuries: a comparison with standard CT and MRI - Takeaways - MDSpire

Diagnostic value of dual-energy CT virtual monochromatic imaging for supraspinatus tendon injuries: a comparison with standard CT and MRI

  • By

  • Suwei Liu

  • Qizheng Wang

  • Yali Li

  • Ming Ni

  • Chenyu Jiang

  • Wenhuan Li

  • Huishu Yuan

  • June 14, 2025

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    Supraspinatus tendon injuries are common causes of shoulder pain, often resulting from impingements, degenerative changes, or overuse.

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    MRI is the gold standard for diagnosing rotator cuff injuries but has limitations for patients with acute trauma or contraindications.

  • 3

    Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) virtual monochromatic imaging (VMI) may provide a cost-effective alternative for diagnosing supraspinatus tendon injuries.

  • 4

    The study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of DECT-VMI with MRI for supraspinatus tendon injuries in patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery.

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    Qualitative analysis identified optimal DECT-VMI settings, suggesting potential for enhanced visualization of tendon injuries compared to standard CT.

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Diagnostic value of dual-energy CT virtual monochromatic imaging for supraspinatus tendon injuries: a comparison with standard CT and MRI

  • by Suwei Liu, Qizheng Wang, Yali Li, Ming Ni, Chenyu Jiang, Wenhuan Li, Huishu Yuan

  • June 14, 2025

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