Introduction
Shoulder arthrography is a procedure for displaying tendon injury, joint surfaces, and capsular structures.
Procedures
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The patient is cleaned and draped in supine position.
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Have patients lie on their back for a X-ray image would be taken before the examination.
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Steriolize the skin and locally inject anesthetic.
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Puncture needle is then inserted into the joint space, and contrast medium is then injected via a connecting tube.
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This is followed by 8-10 ml air. The shoulder is moved passively in all directions to distribute the contrast medium.
Indications
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To examine patients’ persistent shoulder pain and limitation of movement, and tendon injury.
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To assess patients’ glenoid labrum of recurrent dislocations.
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To evaluate patients’ frozen shoulder.
Contraindications
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Local infection.
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Contrast allergy.
Illustrations
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Normal shoulder arthrography
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There is leakage of contrast medium to
subdeltoid bursa, and rotator cuff tear.
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