Shoulder Ultrasound – Protocols and Pitfalls

Abstract

Musculoskeletal ultrasound of shoulder is an important tool for physiatrist in diagnosing and treating patients with shoulder pain. Here a brief anatomy and sono anatomy of rotator cuff tendons is mentioned. Protocols of Shoulder Ultrasound and the common pitfalls are described.

Keywords

• musculoskeletal
• rotator cuff
• shoulder ultrasound
• sonography