Imaging instability in the athlete: the right modality for the right diagnosis.
The imaging evaluation of an athlete with glenohumeral instability encompasses multiple modalities, including radiography, CT, and MRI. There remains an overall lack of agreement and consistency among the orthopedic community regarding techniques used to quantify glenohumeral bone loss. When a high level of clinical suspicion remains, advanced imaging techniques are strongly recommended to ensure reliable and accurate assessment of defect size and location.
Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1, Canada. Electronic address: ajmbois@gmail.com.
Aaron J
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Bois
Richard E A
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Walker
Pradeep
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Kodali
Anthony
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Miniaci
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
Bone loss; CT; Imaging; Instability; MR imaging; Radiography; Shoulder