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The tangent sign, is simple, reproducible, and easily implemented during a busy clinic day. | |||
To evaluate for a positive tangent sign the sagittal T2-weighted MRI images are used. The most lateral image in which the scapular spine and coracoid process are in contact with the body of the scapula is used. The tangent line is made by drawing a line from the superior border of the scapular spine to the superior margin of the coracoid process. | |||
In a normal supraspinatus muscle, the muscle content should cross superior to the tangent line and is a negative tangent sign. | |||
When the muscle atrophies, the supraspinatus falls below the tangent line and is a positive tangent sign. | |||
Past studies have suggested strong correlation between occupation ratio, tangent sign, and improved strength and mobility.<ref>Rulewicz GJ, Beaty S, Hawkins RJ, Kissenberth MJ. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1058274612005241 Supraspinatus atrophy as a predictor of rotator cuff tear size: an MRI study utilizing the tangent sign]. J Shoulder Elbow Surg [Internet]. 2013;22(6):e6-10. </ref> | |||
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Revision as of 23:40, 31 July 2022
The tangent sign, is simple, reproducible, and easily implemented during a busy clinic day.
To evaluate for a positive tangent sign the sagittal T2-weighted MRI images are used. The most lateral image in which the scapular spine and coracoid process are in contact with the body of the scapula is used. The tangent line is made by drawing a line from the superior border of the scapular spine to the superior margin of the coracoid process.
In a normal supraspinatus muscle, the muscle content should cross superior to the tangent line and is a negative tangent sign.
When the muscle atrophies, the supraspinatus falls below the tangent line and is a positive tangent sign.
Past studies have suggested strong correlation between occupation ratio, tangent sign, and improved strength and mobility.[1]
- ↑ Rulewicz GJ, Beaty S, Hawkins RJ, Kissenberth MJ. Supraspinatus atrophy as a predictor of rotator cuff tear size: an MRI study utilizing the tangent sign. J Shoulder Elbow Surg [Internet]. 2013;22(6):e6-10.
