Items tagged “technique”
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Ultrasound of the shoulder
Ultrasound of the shoulder is a fast, relatively cheap, and dynamic way to examine the rotator cuff and is particularly useful in diagnosing:
shoulder impingement
shoulder instability
rotator cuff disorders
The examination requires attention to technique and appropriate patient p...
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Anatomical position
The anatomical position, also known as standard anatomical position, is the consistent position of the human body in which positional reference is made for anatomical nomenclature. It is not reliant on whether the patient is standing, supine, prone, sitting, etc.
The position is defined as if t...
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Inhomogeneity artifact
The inhomogeneity artifact is a type of magnetic resonance imaging artifact that occurs due to multiple factors, such as irregular anatomical area (for example, shoulder, hips, ankles), presence of metallic objects or inhomogeneity of the main field.
The inhomogeneity artifact appears as hyperi...