Glenohumeral arthrogram injection (fluoroscopic guided)

Case contributed by Dai Roberts
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

For MRI arthrogram.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

A 22-gauge Quincke needle is used to cannulate the posterior glenohumeral joint, with an injection of iodinated contrast confirming an intra-articular position.  

Post injection of 7mL of the arthrogram solution, showing a distended glenohumeral joint. 

Case Discussion

Posterior glenohumeral joint injections avoid the bicipital sling, unlike the anterior rotator cuff interval approach. 

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