Shoulder ultrasound imaging-integrating anatomy, biomechanics and disease processes

Eur J Radiol. 2008 Oct;68(1):137-46. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.02.024. Epub 2008 Apr 21.

Abstract

This article brings together the anatomy, biomechanics and the imaging of shoulder disease using ultrasound to enable a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of ultrasound when imaging the shoulder.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Joint Diseases / physiopathology
  • Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging*
  • Joint Instability / physiopathology
  • Rotator Cuff / diagnostic imaging*
  • Rotator Cuff / physiopathology
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries*
  • Shoulder / diagnostic imaging*
  • Shoulder / physiopathology
  • Shoulder Dislocation / diagnosis*
  • Shoulder Dislocation / physiopathology
  • Shoulder Fractures / diagnosis*
  • Shoulder Fractures / physiopathology
  • Ultrasonography / trends*