J Korean Soc Ultrasound Med.  2006 Sep;25(3):109-125.

Ultrasonography of the Rotator Cuff

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  • 1Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea. ycyun@medimail.co.kr

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.

Keyword

Ultrasound; Tendons; Shoulder

MeSH Terms

Bursitis
Pathology
Rotator Cuff*
Shoulder
Tendinopathy
Tendons
Ultrasonography*
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