Ultrasonography of the Rotator Cuff.
- Author:
Young Cheol YOON
1
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea. ycyun@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Editorial
- Keywords:
Ultrasound;
Tendons;
Shoulder
- MeSH:
Bursitis;
Pathology;
Rotator Cuff*;
Shoulder;
Tendinopathy;
Tendons;
Ultrasonography*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
2006;25(3):109-125
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The ultrasonography (US) is an important modality in evaluating shoulder disease. It is accurate in diagnosing the various shoulder diseases including tendinosis, calcific tendinitis, and subacromial bursitis as well as rotator cuff tears. This article presents a pictorial review of US anatomy of the shoulder, the technical aspects of shoulder US, major types of shoulder pathology, and interventional procedure under US guidance.
