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Table 3 Initial grey-scale ultrasound findings in both groups

From: Platelet rich plasma versus extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with non-calcific supraspinatous tears

Variable

Group 1 (n = 15)

Group II (n = 15)

χ2

P

Tear site, n (%)

Bursal surface

3(20.0)

3(20.0)

0.89

0.64

Articular surface

8(53.3)

10(66.7)

Interstitial

4(26.7)

2(13.3)

Associated lesions, n (%)

Subacromial bursitis

9(60.0)

7(46.7)

0.54

0.46

SS tendinopathy

8(53.3)

10(66.7)

0.56

0.46

Bicipital tendinitis

7(46.7)

5(33.3)

0.56

0.46

ACJ arthrosis

6(40.0)

5(33.3)

0.14

0.70

GH joint effusion

5(33.3)

7(46.7)

0.56

0.46

  1. SS supraspinatous, ACJ acromioclavicular joint, GH glenohumeral