Dynamic ultrasonography of the shoulder

Ultrasonography (US) is a useful diagnostic method that can be easily applied to identify the cause of shoulder pain. Its low cost, excellent diagnostic accuracy, and capability for dynamic evaluation are also advantages. To assess all possible causes of shoulder pain, it is better to follow a stand...

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Published in:Ultrasonography (Seoul, Korea) 2018, 37(3), , pp.190-199
Main Authors: Park, Jina, Chai, Jee Won, Kim, Dong Hyun, Cha, Seung Woo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asymptomatic
Ligaments
Magnetic resonance imaging
Movement
Pain
Review
Rotator cuff
Shoulder
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasonography
방사선과학
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Summary:Ultrasonography (US) is a useful diagnostic method that can be easily applied to identify the cause of shoulder pain. Its low cost, excellent diagnostic accuracy, and capability for dynamic evaluation are also advantages. To assess all possible causes of shoulder pain, it is better to follow a standardized protocol and to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the shoulder than to conduct a focused examination. Moreover, a proper dynamic study can enhance the diagnostic quality of US, especially when the pathology is not revealed by a static evaluation. The purpose of this article is to review the common indications for dynamic US of the shoulder, and to present the basic techniques and characteristic US findings.
ISSN:2288-5919
2288-5943
DOI:10.14366/usg.17055