Study of Rotator Cuff using Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Khartoum State

Abstract

This is a descriptive cross sectional study. The problem of study Common Pathological conditions of rotator cuff which was difficult to be diagnose and determine its causes. In this study samples were selected by a sample random sampling method. The sample size was set as 170 cases. The study was carried out during the period from April 2018to July 2018. The study was conducted at Khartoum state in the magnetic resonance departments of Antalya Medical center, Sharg Alneel Hospital and Ribat university Hospital. . In this study data were collected by using data collection sheet designed especially for the study and direct MRI examination from the population of the study. Data were analyzed by using statistical package social science (SPSS). The study showed that the MRI is the method of choice in assessment of rotator cuff. Rotator cuff injures affected with patient age and patient work it shows the maximum effected age (35-54) that represent 34.1% and the minimum affected age (75 or older) that represent 11.2%. The samples of occupational distribution shows (80) other from sample represent 47.1% of the sample and (30) worker from the sample represent 17.6%. The study said rotator cuff tear is most common MRI finding represent 45.9% from the samples. Also athletic status can be affected in estimation of joint space changes that represent. In This study we recommended with available MRI machine in all diagnostic medical hospitals, also uniform the used protocols in MRI department , provide reference hospital by network links in case of MRI machines stops and quick calls the patient about change, provide uniform price by range of each patient budget, also MRI machine and it accessories such as flexible coil should be available in radiology department lastly the weight scale must be available in each MRI department centre to insure the patient in allowable machine weight.