title: Ultrasound of the shoulder.
abstract: Ultrasound of the shoulder is a powerful and accurate method for the examination of the rotator cuff, biceps mechanism and the synovium. This article describes the anatomy, standard examination technique, indications, pitfalls and potential errors. It lists suggested imaging algorithms for a range of shoulder pathology.
authors.affiliation: West Wales Hospital, Carmarthen, UK
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012782:Shoulder / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*