Arthrography of the shoulder: a simple fluoroscopically guided approach for targeting the rotator cuff interval.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this article is to describe a simplified fluoroscopically guided technique of shoulder joint injection that uses the rotator cuff interval.


CONCLUSIONS
Shoulder arthrography using an anterior approach through the rotator cuff interval is an effective, rapid, and easy-to-perform injection technique. In most patients, this technique can be performed using a 1.5-inch (3.8-cm), 22-gauge needle.
Dépelteau
Hélène
H
Radiology Department, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Hôpital Saint-Luc, 1058 Saint-Denis St, Montreal, QC H2X 3J4, Canada.
Bureau
Nathalie J
NJ
Cardinal
Etienne
E
Aubin
Benoît
B
Brassard
Paul
P
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000209:etiology*; D001175:Arthrography / Q000379:methods*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D007472:Iohexol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D003287:Contrast Media; D007472:Iohexol