The Prevalence of Chronic Impingement Syndrome and SLAP Lesion and the Sensitivity of O’Brien’s Test

• DOI: 10.5152/eajm.2012.35
• Publication Date: 2012-12-14T12:41:21Z
• Authors: Vahit Yildiz; Ali Aydin; Fatih Kalali; Murat Topal; Mehmet Kose; Pelin Aydin
• Keywords: Shoulder Impingement Syndrome; Impingement syndrome; Concomitant; Subacromial impingement

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of SLAP lesions in patients with chronic impingement syndrome.We also examined sensitivity O'Brien's test. Materials and Methods:The study included 48 a preliminary syndrome diagnosis whom arthroscopic decompression had been planned.All underwent preoperative Neer's, Hawkins' tests.We performed shoulder arthroscopy on all evaluated lesions.Then, compared statistical sensitivities these tests. Results:The mean age was 45.8 years (range, 35-69 years).O'brien's test positive 34 (70.8%) patients, Neer's were 46 (95.8%) before arthroscopy.Shoulder revealed that 44 (91.7%) subacromial impingement; 32 (66.7%) internal impingement.In syndrome, rates 95.6% for test, whereas slap lesions, O'brien's 94.1%.There no difference between tests (p>0.05). Conclusion:72.72% concomitant lesions.We suggest should be used condition.