title: Clinical experience with double contrast medium computerised tomography (arthro-CT) in instability of the shoulder.
abstract: The authors discuss the value of computerised tomography combined with double contrast medium arthrography in the various pathological conditions associated with scapulohumeral instability. The results obtained in 18 patients with anterior instability and the findings reported in the literature indicate that arthro-C.T. is currently the simplest, most reliable and most comprehensive procedure for investigation of the lesions of the bones, joint capsule and glenoid labrum associated with instability of the shoulder. It is particularly indicated in the forms of instability in which there are no documented episodes of dislocation, while in cases of recurrent dislocation it provides a complete overview of the bone and capsule lesions that can be used as a basis for individually tailored surgical treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D012008:Recurrence; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media