[Imaging techniques in the diagnosis of functional disorders of the shoulder]

Modern imaging techniques such as ultrasound, computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging serve an increasingly important role as an extension of conventional radiological methods for clarification of shoulder disorders. The precise representation of bony, cartilaginous and soft tissue injuries has become indispensable for successful therapeutic decision making. A stepwise employment of the various examination techniques of the shoulder should be utilized while keeping in mind the patient's particular complex of symptoms.