Refresher Course: Musculoskeletal

RC 1410 - Imaging of the shoulder

5 min

Chairperson's introduction

Paul Max Martin, Bremen / Germany

15 min

Shoulder instability

Üstün Aydingöz, Ankara / Turkey

To name and identify the stabilising structures of the shoulder.
To discuss different categories of shoulder instability.
To describe "the glenoid track" concept and how it relates to treatment planning in anterior shoulder instability.

15 min

Rotator cuff pathology

Philip Robinson, Leeds / United Kingdom

To describe the anatomy and function of the rotator cuff tendons.
To explain the development of common rotator cuff pathologies and their imaging appearances.
To compare the sensitivity and specificity of imaging techniques available to assess rotator cuff pathology.

15 min

Other causes of shoulder pain

Marco Zanetti, Baden / Switzerland

To name and identify the anatomic structures and pathologic conditions in the rotator cuff interval.
To recognise and classify acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries.
To know the differential diagnoses of shoulder muscle abnormalities unrelated to rotator cuff tendon tears.

10 min

Panel discussion: Diagnostic challenges in patients with shoulder pain