Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Shoulder

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in relation to other imaging modalities
  • Describe common clinical indications for musculoskeletal ultrasound
  • Recognise the equipment and control manipulation required for high quality ultrasound imaging of the musculoskeletal system
  • Principles behind the technique required for systematic evaluation of the musculoskeletal system
  • Identify normal shoulder anatomy visible on ultrasound
  • Know indications for shoulder ultrasound
  • Understand the ultrasound appearance of common shoulder pathologies
  • Analyse ultrasound images to reach conclusive diagnosis
  • Describe the limitations and pitfalls of ultrasound imaging of the shoulder
  • Report writing in MSK, shoulder