Assessing/Imaging the Subcoracoid Space From Anatomy to Dynamic Sonography

Ricci V., Mezian K., Nanka O., ÖZÇAKAR L.

JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE, vol.41, no.9, pp.2149-2155, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jum.15898
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Compendex, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.2149-2155
  • Keywords: bursa, shoulder, ultrasound, ROTATOR INTERVAL, SHOULDER, BURSA, CUFF
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In the pertinent literature, standardized sonographic protocols have been widely described to evaluate the different compartments of the shoulder. However, the subcoracoid space is a complex anatomical region-usually not included/described in basic ultrasound approaches. Accordingly, starting from its anatomy, we describe a two-phase dynamic ultrasound protocol to scan the subcoracoid space. This way, we aim to optimize the diagnosis and management of patients with anterior shoulder pain and subcoracoid effusion.