Sonographic Technique
Figure 1-10. Subscapularis tendon. [A] Positioning of the probe. [B] Corresponding long-axis 12-5 MHz US image shows the subscapularis tendon as a hyperechoic fibrillar structure (arrowheads) located deep to the…
Spectrum of Sonographic Findings
Figure 8-2. Thickening of the proximal coracohumeral ligament. [A] Positioning of the probe. [B] Corresponding 12-5 MHz US image depicts hypoechoic thickening of the coracohumeral ligament (arrowheads). This finding is…
Spectrum of Sonographic Findings
Figure 7-2. Os acromiale. [A] Positioning of the probe. [B] Corresponding 12-5 MHz US image shows a double acromioclavicular joint, corresponding to the acromion-OA (asterisk) and OA-clavicle (asterisks) joints. Although…
Anatomy and Function
Figure 10-1. The three heads of the pectoralis major muscle. Schematic drawing of an anterior view of the left pectoralis major muscle. Red= clavicular head. Green= sternal head. Yellow= abdominal…
Sonographic Technique
Figure 10-2. Pectoralis major tendon. [A] Positioning of the probe. [B] Corresponding 12-5 MHz US image depicts the typical fibrillar appearance of the tendon (arrowheads). Gt= greater tuberosity. Lt= lesser…
Sonographic Technique
2. Sonographic Technique The deltoid has the typical muscle appearance and its best-known role at US is indirect while serving as a reference standard to access the echogenicity of the…
Anatomy and Function
Figure 9-1. The three heads of the deltoid muscle. Schematic drawing of an [A] anterior, [B] lateral, and [C] posterior view of the right shoulder. Red= clavicular head. Green= scapular…
Clinical Perspective
Figure 8-1. The natural history of adhesive capsulitis. See text for details. Related posts: Anatomy and Function Pathogenesis Terminology Anatomy and Function Pathogenesis Postoperative Imaging Perspective
Clinical Perspective
1. Clinical Perspective Although historically regarded as an incidental finding, OA may occasionally produce symptoms arising from subacromial impingement or instability at the site of non-union.12-15 Symptomatic OA typically causes…
