title: Ultrasound of the shoulder and elbow.
abstract: Ultrasound examination of the shoulder and elbow requires careful technique, appreciation of normal anatomy, and appropriate high-end equipment. Ultrasound provides detailed diagnostic information. Its accuracy is comparable to that of MRI in the assessment of the rotator cuff. Ultrasound is cheaper than MRI and is preferred by patients.
authors.affiliation: Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, United Kingdom. ian.beggs@luht.scot.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Beggs
mesh_terms: D004550:Elbow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012782:Shoulder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D019534:Shoulder Impingement Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography; D000092464:Elbow Injuries