Ultrasound-guided interventional procedures around the shoulder

Area of Science:

• Musculoskeletal imaging
• Interventional radiology
• Pain management

Background:

• Ultrasound is a cost-effective, radiation-free imaging modality for shoulder assessment.
• It accurately diagnoses various shoulder pathologies, including degenerative, traumatic, and inflammatory conditions.
• Ultrasound guidance enhances the precision of therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review common shoulder pathologies diagnosed and treated with ultrasound guidance.
• To highlight the role of ultrasound in guiding therapeutic injections for shoulder conditions.
• To provide an overview of ultrasonography-guided procedures around the shoulder.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on ultrasound-guided shoulder interventions.
• Description of common ultrasound findings in shoulder pathology.
• Explanation of various ultrasound-guided injection techniques.

Main Results:

• Subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis is the most frequent ultrasound finding in painful shoulders.
• Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections effectively reduce inflammation and pain.
• Treatments for calcific tendinopathy, biceps tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, and nerve blocks were discussed.

Conclusions:

• Ultrasound is a versatile tool for diagnosing and guiding treatment of diverse shoulder conditions.
• Ultrasound-guided injections offer targeted therapy for inflammatory and degenerative shoulder diseases.
• This review summarizes key ultrasonography-guided procedures for shoulder pain management.