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Measuring 3D In-vivo Shoulder Kinematics using Biplanar Videoradiography
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Shoulder impingement
Catherine E Tagg1, Alastair S Campbell, Eugene G McNally
1Nevill Hall Hospital, Aneurin Bevan Health Board, Abergavenny, United Kingdom.
Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
|March 15, 2013
Summary
Ultrasound is a key tool for diagnosing and managing shoulder impingement. Its dynamic imaging and cost-effectiveness make it a preferred initial investigation for shoulder pain.
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Shoulder impingement syndromes are a common cause of shoulder pain.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
- Various imaging modalities exist, but ultrasound offers unique advantages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current evidence on ultrasound's role in shoulder impingement.
- To highlight ultrasound's utility in diagnosis and management.
- To emphasize its application in evaluating external impingement.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature and evidence.
- Focus on diagnostic and interventional applications of ultrasound.
- Evaluation of external impingement as a primary use case.
Main Results:
- Ultrasound is frequently the first imaging test for shoulder pain.
- High-resolution ultrasound machines offer detailed visualization.
- Ultrasound provides dynamic assessment and interventional capabilities.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound is a valuable, cost-effective tool for shoulder impingement.
- Its dynamic nature and accessibility support its role as an initial investigation.
- Further evidence supports its principal application in external impingement evaluation.
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