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Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Trauma, Athletic injuries, Arthritides, Education, Diagnostic procedure, Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal soft tissue, Musculoskeletal joint
Authors:
S. P. Ivanoski; Ohrid/MK
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2014/C-2026
Conclusion
Ultrasound in shoulder disorders has lots of benefits and can help in establishing correct diagnosis in many of the cases.
It's inexpensive,
widely available method,
with advantages,
as dynamic examination,
comparison with contralateral side.
Ultrasound guided application of medications and biopsy of the soft tissue changes make the shoulder ultrasound irreplaceable method among the MSK radiologists.
It is also important for the radiologist to understand the weaknesses of the method.
The major limitations are the inability to evaluate the osseous structures and structures covered by bones,
cartilaginous labrum,
joint capsule.
Adequate experience of the radiologist is also among the key factors for establishing correct diagnosis.
Knowledge of shoulder ultrasound anatomy,
most common disorders that could be evaluated with ultrasound,
possibilities for US guided therapy,
as well as its limitations can be crucial for MSK radiologist in taking the right decision,
making early and correct diagnosis,
and avoiding more complicate and expensive investigations.