The rotator cable: magnetic resonance evaluation and clinical correlation

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Radiology
• Biomechanics

Background:

• The rotator cable is an anatomical structure.
• It is an extension of the coracohumeral ligament.
• It is located along the undersurface of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the rotator cable.
• To explain its role in rotator cuff biomechanics.
• To highlight its clinical significance in rotator cuff tears.

Main Methods:

• The rotator cable can be visualized on all imaging planes.
• Conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the shoulder is used.
• Clinical assessment of rotator cable integrity is performed.

Main Results:

• The rotator cable is consistently visible on shoulder MRI.
• Its integrity is a factor in treatment decisions for rotator cuff tears.

Conclusions:

• The rotator cable is an important anatomical landmark.
• Its visualization on MRI aids in diagnosing and managing rotator cuff pathology.
• Rotator cable integrity influences clinical treatment selection.