Ultrasound: Joint

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Background

  • U/S can demonstrate joint effusions and aid in diagnostic procedures
  • Shoulder dislocations can be found with SN and SP nearing 100% in both diagnosis and assessing reduction[1]

Joint Effusion

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Findings

Shoulder Dislocation

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See Also

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Sources

  1. Abbasi, S, et al. Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonographic Examination in the Management of Shoulder Dislocation in the Emergency Department. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2013; 62(2):170–175.