Overuse Injuries of the Shoulder.

Radiol Clin North Am

Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, E3/366 Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792-3252, USA.

Published: September 2019

AI Article Synopsis

  • - The article focuses on common shoulder overuse injuries, detailing how MR imaging and ultrasound help identify these conditions.
  • - It covers injuries that affect both athletes and nonathletes, including relevant anatomy, risk factors, and treatment options.
  • - Specific injuries highlighted include rotator cuff problems, biceps tendon issues, impingement syndromes, and conditions like Little Leaguer's shoulder and distal clavicular osteolysis.

Article Abstract

This article discusses the most common and important overuse injuries of the shoulder with attention to MR imaging and ultrasound findings. Pathologic conditions occurring in athletes and nonathletes are included, with review of relevant anatomy, predisposing factors, and treatment considerations. Specific overuse injuries involving the rotator cuff, long head of the biceps tendon, and subacromial-subdeltoid bursa are reviewed. Impingement syndromes of the shoulder, Little Leaguer's shoulder, and stress-induced distal clavicular osteolysis are also discussed.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2019.03.003DOI Listing

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