One hundred and ninety-three shoulder arthrographies were performed between 1979 and 1985 on patients affected by recurrent dislocations. The diagnostic doubt was cleared up in 162 cases (83%). Arthrographic diagnosis was confirmed by pathological findings in 92% of the patients who underwent surgery. The double-contrast technique under local anaesthesia with anterior access is suggested, since it allows several arthrograms in different projections. Thus, an analytic study of the articular damage can be carried out. The patterns of each projection are briefly shown. Revision of case histories points out that: a) the use of arthrography should always be assessed on a clinical-radiological basis for each patient; b) there is no doubt as to the usefulness of this examination as a direct means of exploration, as far as the articular damage is concerned, not only as an aid to future surgery, but also in the follow-up of the results of the treatment in the long run.

Double-contrast arthrography in recurrent luxations of the shoulder.

CROVA, Maurizio;
1988-01-01

Abstract

One hundred and ninety-three shoulder arthrographies were performed between 1979 and 1985 on patients affected by recurrent dislocations. The diagnostic doubt was cleared up in 162 cases (83%). Arthrographic diagnosis was confirmed by pathological findings in 92% of the patients who underwent surgery. The double-contrast technique under local anaesthesia with anterior access is suggested, since it allows several arthrograms in different projections. Thus, an analytic study of the articular damage can be carried out. The patterns of each projection are briefly shown. Revision of case histories points out that: a) the use of arthrography should always be assessed on a clinical-radiological basis for each patient; b) there is no doubt as to the usefulness of this examination as a direct means of exploration, as far as the articular damage is concerned, not only as an aid to future surgery, but also in the follow-up of the results of the treatment in the long run.
1988
75
151
155
C. FALETTI; E. INDEMINI; P. CLERICO; M. CROVA; P.F. VASSONEY
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