Ultrasound of the shoulder

Eur J Ultrasound. 2001 Oct;14(1):3-9. doi: 10.1016/s0929-8266(01)00140-9.

Abstract

Ultrasound of the shoulder is a powerful and accurate method for the examination of the rotator cuff, biceps mechanism and the synovium. This article describes the anatomy, standard examination technique, indications, pitfalls and potential errors. It lists suggested imaging algorithms for a range of shoulder pathology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Humans
  • Muscle, Skeletal / diagnostic imaging
  • Muscle, Skeletal / injuries
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology
  • Rotator Cuff / diagnostic imaging
  • Rotator Cuff / pathology
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Shoulder / anatomy & histology
  • Shoulder / diagnostic imaging*
  • Shoulder / pathology
  • Ultrasonography / methods*