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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.

More information Original publication

DOI

10.1016/s0929-8266(01)00140-9

Type

Journal article

Publication Date

2001-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Volume

14

Pages

3 - 9

Total pages

6

Addresses

W, e, s, t, , W, a, l, e, s, , H, o, s, p, i, t, a, l, ,, , C, a, r, m, a, r, t, h, e, n, ,, , U, K

Keywords

Shoulder, Muscle, Skeletal, Rotator Cuff, Humans, Ultrasonography, Algorithms, Rotator Cuff Injuries