Ultrasonic examination of the shoulder joint
Luzsa, G.
Orvosi Hetilap 132(40): 2205-2208
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6002 PMID: 1945355 Document Number: 374760
The anatomical basis of the basis of the application of ultrasonography to the examination of the shoulder joint and the diagnostic information gained by the technical possibilities of it are discussed. The author claims that by means of ultrasonic examination it is possible to judge the fact and localization of the rotary cuff, the lesions of the tendon of the long head of the biceps muscle and inflammation of the joint, as well as certain lesions of the soft parts. In addition, it is possible to form by means of ultrasonography an objective judgement of the result of reconstructive joint operations. The values of the information gained by ultrasonic examination is compared to that of arthrography, computer tomography and magnetic resonance examination. The author is of opinion that of all these methods ultrasonic examination should be applied first.