Interventional Radiology Procedures of the Shoulder

Area of Science:

• Musculoskeletal Radiology
• Medical Imaging Techniques

Background:

• Imaging guidance is now standard practice for procedures involving the shoulder girdle.
• These procedures include therapeutic injections and diagnostic imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss the techniques for commonly performed imaging-guided shoulder procedures.
• To provide an overview of imaging modalities and approaches.

Main Methods:

• Review of established techniques for shoulder girdle injections.
• Discussion of imaging modalities such as ultrasound, fluoroscopy, MRI, and CT.

Main Results:

• Detailed description of techniques for intra-articular, rotator cuff, and subacromial/subdeltoid bursa injections.
• Explanation of methods for diagnostic imaging like MRI and CT arthrography.

Conclusions:

• Imaging-guided shoulder procedures are a vital part of musculoskeletal radiology.
• A range of techniques and modalities are available for effective diagnosis and treatment.