Trans-axillary sonography in the ABER (ABduction and External Rotation) position: a window to the subscapularis, teres major and latissimus dorsi.

ABSTRACT: Shoulder ultrasound is a key tool used by musculoskeletal practitioners to diagnose and treat a variety of upper girdle diseases. While magnetic resonance imaging is the cornerstone of shoulder imaging, sonography is readily available, practical and superior in its ability for dynamic assessment of musculoskeletal pathologies. The subscapularis, teres major and latissimus dorsi muscles are commonly involved in a myriad of pathology including myofascial pain and spasticity. There is scarce literature on the assessment of these muscles for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Conventional approaches to shoulder ultrasound have not included a dedicated assessment of the subscapularis muscle due to its inherent anatomical location deep to the scapular blade which blocks sound wave penetration.

SUBMITTER: Selvarajah L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11496416 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature