Presentation
Painful shoulder abduction.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Normal shoulder ultrasound
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Normal shoulder ultrasound.
Case Discussion
Ultrasound of the shoulder is relatively quick and cheap but user-dependent. It can assess the rotator cuff tendons but not the shoulder joint or labrum.