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Ultrasonography (US) has been shown to be an effective imaging modality in the evaluation of both rotator cuff and non-rotator cuff disorders, usually serving in a complementary role to magnetic resonance imaging of the shoulder. US technique for shoulder examination depends on patient positioning, scanning protocol for every tendon and...

Traditionally, joint aspiration has been performed using only external anatomic landmarks ("blind" aspiration) or fluoroscopic guidance. We illustrate the technique and role of joint aspiration of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle with sonographic guidance. Sonographic evaluation and guidance of aspiration offers several advantages over the traditional approaches. The...