Normal shoulder ultrasound

Case contributed by Dai Roberts
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painful shoulder abduction.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

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

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