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. 1987 Jul;18(3):343-9.

Radiologic assessment of the shoulder. Plain and arthrographic

R J Neviaser  1
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  • PMID: 3441360

Radiologic assessment of the shoulder. Plain and arthrographic

R J Neviaser. Orthop Clin North Am. 1987 Jul.

Abstract

Five standard radiographic projections are useful in screening patients with shoulder complaints. Three are AP views: internal rotation, external rotation, and 100-degree abduction. The other two are the axillary and bicipital groove views. Single-contrast arthrography is valuable in diagnosing full-thickness rotator cuff tears, adhesive capsulitis, and lesions of the biceps. It also is useful in determining deep-surface, incomplete cuff tears and, occasionally, anterior instability.

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