Clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on PACS system to improve preoperative assessment
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of a novel quantitative method using the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for multiplane assessment of supraspinatus muscle fatty infiltration (FI) and compare its reliability and accuracy with traditional single-plane visual evaluations (U...
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| description | ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of a novel quantitative method using the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for multiplane assessment of supraspinatus muscle fatty infiltration (FI) and compare its reliability and accuracy with traditional single-plane visual evaluations (Under Direct Vision-FF) in preoperative planning for rotator cuff tear (RCT) patients.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) between January and June 2023. Preoperative 3.0 T MRI scans were analyzed using PACS to measure FI in three sagittal planes (medial, Y-plane, lateral). Four orthopedic surgeons performed Goutallier classification and manual FI assessments under direct vision and via PACS. Intra- and interobserver reliability were evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), while Bland-Altman analysis and paired t-tests compared measurement consistency and differences.ResultsPACS-based measurements (PACS-FF) demonstrated superior reliability (intraobserver ICC: 0.973–0.996; interobserver ICC: 0.940–0.978) compared to direct vision assessments (intraobserver ICC: 0.538–0.967; interobserver ICC: 0.864–0.940). Significant discrepancies were observed between methods, with direct vision underestimating FI (p < 0.05–0.0001). Multiplane analysis revealed heterogeneous FI distribution, with lateral-plane FI significantly higher than medial and Y-plane values (p < 0.001). Bland-Altman analysis showed 60%–85% of direct vision measurements exceeded clinically acceptable limits of agreement (±10%).ConclusionsQuantitative multiplane PACS-based FI assessment improves accuracy and reliability over traditional single-plane visual evaluation, better reflecting heterogeneous fat distribution in the supraspinatus muscle. This method enhances preoperative risk stratification and surgical outcome prediction for RCT patients. Future integration of automated tools may further optimize clinical efficiency. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-698caa95e6634aa3b827308973c19c3b2025-08-20T02:37:38ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Surgery2296-875X2025-07-011210.3389/fsurg.2025.16279011627901Clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on PACS system to improve preoperative assessmentSitong Zhang0Yan Huang1Jian Hu2Shiao Li3Beijie Qi4Wu Wang5Menghong Cao6Qian Wang7Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Medical Imaging, Shanghai Pudong Hospital (Fudan University Pudong Medical Center), Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, ChinaObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of a novel quantitative method using the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for multiplane assessment of supraspinatus muscle fatty infiltration (FI) and compare its reliability and accuracy with traditional single-plane visual evaluations (Under Direct Vision-FF) in preoperative planning for rotator cuff tear (RCT) patients.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) between January and June 2023. Preoperative 3.0 T MRI scans were analyzed using PACS to measure FI in three sagittal planes (medial, Y-plane, lateral). Four orthopedic surgeons performed Goutallier classification and manual FI assessments under direct vision and via PACS. Intra- and interobserver reliability were evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), while Bland-Altman analysis and paired t-tests compared measurement consistency and differences.ResultsPACS-based measurements (PACS-FF) demonstrated superior reliability (intraobserver ICC: 0.973–0.996; interobserver ICC: 0.940–0.978) compared to direct vision assessments (intraobserver ICC: 0.538–0.967; interobserver ICC: 0.864–0.940). Significant discrepancies were observed between methods, with direct vision underestimating FI (p < 0.05–0.0001). Multiplane analysis revealed heterogeneous FI distribution, with lateral-plane FI significantly higher than medial and Y-plane values (p < 0.001). Bland-Altman analysis showed 60%–85% of direct vision measurements exceeded clinically acceptable limits of agreement (±10%).ConclusionsQuantitative multiplane PACS-based FI assessment improves accuracy and reliability over traditional single-plane visual evaluation, better reflecting heterogeneous fat distribution in the supraspinatus muscle. This method enhances preoperative risk stratification and surgical outcome prediction for RCT patients. Future integration of automated tools may further optimize clinical efficiency.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1627901/fullfatty infiltrationPACS (picture archiving and communication system)preoperative assessmentrotator cuff tear (RCT)supraspinatus (SSP) |
| spellingShingle | Sitong Zhang Yan Huang Jian Hu Shiao Li Beijie Qi Wu Wang Menghong Cao Qian Wang Clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on PACS system to improve preoperative assessment Frontiers in Surgery fatty infiltration PACS (picture archiving and communication system) preoperative assessment rotator cuff tear (RCT) supraspinatus (SSP) |
| title | Clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on PACS system to improve preoperative assessment |
| title_full | Clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on PACS system to improve preoperative assessment |
| title_fullStr | Clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on PACS system to improve preoperative assessment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on PACS system to improve preoperative assessment |
| title_short | Clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on PACS system to improve preoperative assessment |
| title_sort | clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on pacs system to improve preoperative assessment |
| topic | fatty infiltration PACS (picture archiving and communication system) preoperative assessment rotator cuff tear (RCT) supraspinatus (SSP) |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1627901/full |
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